lame duck session

Livestock Industry Reacts to House’s Passage of Reconciliation Bill

With the passage of the Reconciliation Bill by the US House of Representatives the livestock industry is reacting to the items included in the bill. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein said, “Cattle farmers and ranchers need Congress to invest in cattle health, strengthen our resources against foreign animal disease, support producers recovering from disasters or depredation, and …

pork exports

Demand For US Pork Growing in Mexico Amid Competition

The demand for US Pork Continues to grow in Mexico according to the US Meat Export Federation Mexico Director Gerard Rodriguez. While there’s new competition in the market due to zero-duty access, the demand for US pork has continued to expand in 2025. Rodriguez shares his insights on this demand. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …

UF/IFAS

US Cattle Herd Rebuild May Be Underway

The US cattle herd rebuild may be underway according to CattleFax CEO Randy Blach. While speaking at the US Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Fort Worth earlier this week, Blach highlighted the strong beef demand as the driver for the signs of rebuilding. USMEF CEO Dan Halstrom shared key factors of demand and its relationship with tariffs and meat …

meat sales

USDA Releases 2026 Meat Production and Demand Trends

The US Department of Agriculture has released next year’s forecasts for meat production and demand. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski shares these trends starting with beef. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Registration Ongoing for Southern Peanut Growers Conference

By Clint Thompson Registration is ongoing for this year’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference, scheduled for July 23-25 at the Edgewater Beach Resort Conference Center in Panama City Beach, Florida. The three-day event will provide peanut growers from Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and South Carolina with information about peanut production, legislative issues, marketing and promotions. The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is …

June planted cotton

GCC Seeking Potential Nominees for Cotton Organization Leadership Positions

The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) is seeking producers to serve as potential nominees for cotton organization leadership positions. In July, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will convene a caucus of certified producer organizations representing Georgia’s cotton farmers to nominate individuals to serve as members and alternates of the Cotton Board, which administers the Cotton Research & Promotion Program, …

US Senator Warnock and AFBF President Zippy Duvall Share Thoughts On Tariffs

As the tariff discussions continue, we had the opportunity to sit down with US Senator Raphael Warnock and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall to get their take on these discussions. To listen to the other story in this series, click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

government regulations

Tax Package Takeaways for Livestock Producers

The House Ways and Means Committee completed markup of the tax package known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that includes key provisions for livestock producers. We caught up with Kent Bacus from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association for an update on the committee’s activities. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

USDA Releases Details of Make Agriculture Great Again Initiative

The US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rolllins has released the first set of policy proposals under her Make Agriculture Great Again Initiative. The goal of these proposals is to improve the longevity and viability of small-scale family farms, outlining a toolkit of actions which includes Ensure Simple Streamlined and Transparent Tools and Applications; Ensure Reliable Access to Credit; Ensure Working …