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USDA Focusing on Two-Pronged Approach to Boost Agricultural Economy and Exports

Dan Agri-Business, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Trade, USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is focusing on a two-pronged approach to boost U.S. agricultural exports and the agricultural economy for producers. The first strategy includes focusing on reciprocal trade agreements. U.S. Trade Representative’s Office Chief Agricultural Negotiator Julie Callahan provides details on their efforts. “Removing non-tariff barriers and also providing preferential tariff concessions for U.S. agriculture,” said Callahan. In …

American Farm Bureau

American Farm Bureau Comments on US Supreme Court’s Decision on Tariffs

Dan Agri-Business, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Export/Import, Tariff

With the Supreme Court’s decision striking down the tariffs implemented by the Trump Administration in 2025, The American Farm Bureau Federation is reacting to this news.  American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said, “America’s farmers understand the president’s efforts to use tariffs to create a more level playing field for U.S. goods, U.S. workers and the U.S. economy. Unfortunately, …

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Florida Beef Council Promotes Beef at Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival

Dale Sandlin Florida Beef Council (FBC)

The Florida Beef Council has been busy promoting beef at the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami this past week. We caught up with Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council to learn more. Maples said, “This year marked our third year participating in the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival and it’s really been …

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ACA Welcomes FFA Members to the Capitol in Montgomery

Dale Sandlin Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA)

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is headlong into this year’s legislative session and we sat down with Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to learn what they are looking forward to this week in Montgomery. Beasley said, “Got another busy week coming up where we’ll be advocating on behalf of our members but always enjoy a big day around Montgomery and …

Farmer Bridge Assistance

US Secretary of Agriculture Announces Start Date For Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, USDA-FSA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program will open today. The Farm Service Agency will be administering the $11 Billion one-time bridge payments for row crop producers. Secretary Rollins posted on X saying, “Starting Monday, February 23, applications open EARLY for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program — unleashing $11 BILLION in targeted, fast help …

Where to Cut? How Can Georgia Cotton Growers Reduce Expenses?

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

By Clint Thompson The best way to combat low cotton prices is for Georgia producers to make more yields, which was the case in 2025. Another way is to reduce costs that maybe hindering profits. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, spoke about cost reduction at the recent Georgia Cotton Commission meeting at the UGA Tifton Campus …

Dietary Guidelines

RFK Jr. Details New Dietary Guidelines at NCBA CattleCon

Dale Sandlin USDA

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared new details about the development of updated federal dietary guidelines earlier this month at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CattleCon in Nashville, Tennessee. Addressing cattle producers and industry stakeholders, Kennedy described how the new U.S. dietary guidelines were developed after he took office. “When I came into office …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Gears Up for Beef 101 and Statewide Beef Promotion

Dale Sandlin Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA)

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is preparing for a busy season of Beef 101 programs and expanded beef promotion efforts across the state. Baylee Watson with the association shared how these initiatives are helping connect consumers with Alabama’s beef industry. “Beef 101 is a program that really allows us to give participants the pasture to plate experience of the beef industry.” …

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USDA 102nd Agricultural Outlook Forum: Key Numbers to Watch

Dale Sandlin USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will host its 102nd Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum this Thursday and Friday in Washington, D.C.. The annual event is one of the most closely watched gatherings for producers, traders, and agribusiness leaders, offering fresh USDA price projections, yield forecasts, and long-term agricultural baseline data. This year’s forum marks the first appearance for USDA’s new Chief …