Marketing Assistance Available for Specialty Crop Producers

Dan Economy, Specialty Crops, USDA-FSA

The Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) two billion-dollar Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program is accepting applications now through January 8, 2025. The goal of the program is to help specialty crop producers expand markets and manage higher costs.  “Specialty crop growers have typically faced higher marketing and handling costs relative to non-specialty crop producers due to the perishability of fruits, vegetables, floriculture, …

Emergency Livestock Relief Program

Burdensome EU Deforestation Rule Delayed for a Year

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

Last week, the European Parliament voted to delay implementation of a deforestation regulation for a year, providing a reprieve for U.S. cattlemen. Rusty Halvorson has the story. According to U.S. Meat Export Federation, the rule will require imports of beef and other goods to include documentation showing they did not come from areas impacted by deforestation. In the case of beef, …

Corporate Transparency Act

New Temporary Relief from the Corporate Transparency Act

Dan Economy, Legislative, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

According to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) there has been another development concerning the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The latest court development has once again put the CTA reporting requirements temporarily on hold. On Saturday, NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus said, “In a new decision, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a previous ruling they issued …

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Alabama Cattlemen Preparing for 2025 Convention

Dan Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Cattle

The 2025 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention will be held February 21-22 in Birmingham. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, is encouraging producers across the state get registered now for the annual event. Register now for the 2025 ACA Convention on the ACA website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

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Friendly Reminder from the Florida Beef Council

Dan Beef, Cattle, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC)

If you owned cattle in Florida in 2024, most likely you received a letter from the Florida Beef Council (FBC) that beef checkoff assessments are due by the end of the year. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, reminds producers in the state why you received that letter. For more information, go to the FBC website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …

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USDA to Provide Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced approximately $300 million in assistance to help distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers under Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Over the past two years, USDA acted swiftly to assist distressed borrowers in retaining their land and continuing their agricultural operations. This is expected to provide assistance to over 12,800 …

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Burdensome EU Deforestation Rule Delayed for a Year

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

Last week, the European Parliament voted to delay implementation of a deforestation regulation for a year, providing a reprieve for U.S. cattlemen. Rusty Halvorson has the story. According to U.S. Meat Export Federation, the rule will require imports of beef and other goods to include documentation showing they did not come from areas impacted by deforestation. In the case of beef, …

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Cattle Producers Warned Court Ruling Returns CTA Reporting Requirements

Dan Beef, Cattle, Economy, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

Cattle producers are being warned that Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing requirements are back in effect following a court decision that reverses the injunction that previously halted this mandate.  According to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday lifted the nationwide preliminary injunction on the enforcement of the CTA, holding that the government is likely to prevail …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association

Alabama 2025 Beef Checkoff Marketing Plan Approved

Dan Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle, Marketing

Last week the Alabama Beef Checkoff Council met and approved plans for next year. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, has more information about the budget put together for 2025. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …