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USDA Resumes Farm Service Agency Operations Amid Government Shutdown While the government shutdown continues to affect many areas of the federal government, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the resumption of core operations at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) — a move welcomed by producers and commodity groups alike. The shutdown had forced the closure of many federal …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Highlights Beef Month Progress and National Collaboration The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is making strides in promoting beef both in the state and on the national stage, with a strong finish to Beef Month in sight. We spoke with Bailey Watson of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared insights from her recent trip to a key industry gathering. …
Florida Beef Council Brings the Ranch to NYC at Wine & Food Festival The Florida Beef Council recently helped spread the message of beef far beyond state lines, joining forces with the New York Beef Council and the National Veal Checkoff at the prestigious New York Wine and Food Festival. We caught up with Deanne Maples of the Florida Beef …
Georgia Beef Board Highlights Local Engagement and National Health-Focused Initiatives The Georgia Beef Board has wrapped up a busy few weeks filled with both state and national promotion activities, aiming to connect more consumers with local beef and expand the industry’s reach into health and nutrition sectors. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle from the Georgia Beef Board for an …
USDA Releases New World Screwworm Response Playbook Amid Government Shutdown Despite the ongoing government shutdown, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a major development over the weekend via X (formerly Twitter), unveiling the USDA’s New World Screwworm Response Playbook. The playbook was shared last week with over 200 stakeholders and key partners during a call outlining the department’s strategy …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Team advise growers about harvesting this year’s crop amid the prolonged dry conditions across the Southeast. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, spoke about the drought and its impact on late-planted cotton. “In terms of how dry it is, there’s not much we can do about …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) reminds industry leaders to save the date for next year’s Georgia Peanut Farm Show, scheduled for Jan. 15, 2026, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The 49th annual event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Peanut farmers and industry leaders will learn more …
Governor Kemp Reaffirms Support for Georgia Farmers at Sunbelt Ag Expo Governor Brian Kemp delivered heartfelt remarks at the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, where he spoke directly to the agricultural community about ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene and other challenges that have hit the state’s farming sector over the past year. “He said that this has …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Drives Critical Research in Cattle Industry The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board continues to make a significant impact on the state’s cattle industry through its dedicated support of applied research. In a recent conversation with Dr. Todd Thrift from the University of Florida, he emphasized how essential the board’s funding has been to research efforts that directly …
Kent Hamilton Named Southeastern Farmer of the Year at Sunbelt Ag Expo Kent Hamilton, Georgia’s Farmer of the Year and CEO of Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Incorporated, has been named the Southeastern Farmer of the Year during this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. “Kent Hamilton, Georgia’s Farmer of the Year and the CEO of Southern Valley Fruit …
