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Florida Beef Council Celebrates a Strong 2025 Beef Promotion Year and Honors Key Leaders The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is wrapping up the 2025 beef promotion year, and it has truly been a period of growth, outreach, and collaboration. We caught up with Deanne Maples of the Florida Beef Council to gather her reflections on this year’s accomplishments and the …
National Peanut Board Unveils Ambitious 26–28 Strategic Plan After Record Crop Well peanut farmers have produced a record crop this year. Now, their grower-funded National Peanut Board is beginning the next chapter in launching of a 26–28 strategic plan. The organization is setting a bold course for the future of U.S.-grown peanuts, strengthening both market demand and industry collaboration during …
USMEF Prepares Testimony Ahead of Key USMCA Hearing as Experts Warn of Trade Turbulence The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is gearing up for the U.S. Trade Representative’s public hearing this week regarding the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). As the agricultural industry anticipates next year’s scheduled review of the agreement, the organization is focusing on protecting the stability and growth of …
The Georgia Cotton Commission sponsors the King Cotton Awards to recognize outstanding contributions of county Extension agents to Georgia’s cotton producers. The Junior Award, named the Allen B. Fulford Award, honors the accomplishments and memory of Allen B. Fulford, who served as a county Extension agent and state cotton agronomist. This award credits those with less than 10 years of …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) has a new executive director. It announced the hiring of Taylor Arnold on Monday, as he succeeds Don Koehler, who is retiring after more than four decades of service to Georgia’s peanut industry. “I grew up on a farm in Calhoun County on my parent’s farm, and some of my earliest memories …
National Peanut Board Launches 2026–2028 Strategic Plan The National Peanut Board, funded by Grower Checkoff Funds, is embarking on a new chapter with the launch of its 2026–2028 strategic plan. The plan is designed to strengthen the peanut industry, support farming families, and expand consumer engagement. Execution of the plan will begin in January 2026. Key Features of the Strategic …
USDA Launches Stage 2 of Supplemental Disaster Recovery Program for Farmers As growers continue to recover from Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing details on Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Recovery Program (SDRP). This new stage offers assistance for losses not covered under Stage 1, helping farmers address additional disaster impacts. …
Florida Opens 2026 Application Cycle for Rural and Family Lands Protection Program Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Commissioner Wilton Simpson has announced that the 2026 application cycle for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) will open soon. In a recent post on X, Commissioner Simpson highlighted the program’s continued success, stating, “The incredibly successful rural …
Getting life back to normal has been a challenge for producers affected by hurricanes over the past few years and the Georgia Cotton Commission shares how relief funding will help producers. Clint Thompson with Southeast AgNet has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
Alabama Issues Notice to Suspend Grain Dealer License Over Unpaid Producers The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has issued a formal notice of intent to suspend a grain dealer license after multiple farmers reported missing payments for delivered grain. Commissioner Rick Pate announced the action following complaints from Alabama producers who had not been paid by Hansen-Mueller Co. …
