livestock industry

Reminding Producers of the Corporate Transparency Act

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association reminds cattle producers to consult their tax attorneys regarding the Corporate Transparency Act as key deadlines approach at the end of this year. The Act was passed by Congress in 2021 and requires companies to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a division of the U.S. Treasury. The legislation’s goal is …

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USDA-NRCS Offering Funding Opportunities through CSP

Dan Conservation, Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Environment, Funding, USDA-NRCS

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind producers and private landowners about assistance opportunities through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The program can help strengthening your operation by building on existing conservation efforts. Whether you are looking to increase crop resiliency, improve grazing conditions or develop wildlife habitat, NRCS can custom design a CSP plan to help meet your goals. It starts …

Insect Infestation: Georgia Cotton Growers Should Be Wary of Stinkbugs

Clint Thompson Cotton, Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

By Clint Thompson Georgia’s cotton producers should be on high alert for stinkbug pressure. Infestations could wreak havoc on the state’s crop. Phillip Roberts, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension cotton entomologist, cautioned growers at the recent Georgia Cotton Commission meeting about the insect’s lingering presence in cotton fields. “As we enter bloom, stinkbugs and other boll-feeding bugs become a primary …

meat trade

USMEF Coordinates International Collaboration for Merchandising U.S. Beef and Pork Abroad

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

U.S. Meat Export Federation has coordinated strategic collaboration between major U.S. beef and pork export markets. Jihae Yang, USMEF vice president for the Asia Pacific, shares more. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …

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CA Prop Causing Nationwide Issues

Dan Legislative, Livestock, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork

Pork producers here are feeling the squeeze of an animal confinement law from two thousand miles away. We’re now eight months into the enforcement of California’s animal confinement legislation Prop 12, and pork producers around the nation are feeling the effect. National Pork Producers Council Economist Holly Cook said it’s a costly transition for producers. “So, from a production standpoint, …

Cattle on Feed

Beef Market Appears Bullish

Will Jordan Cattle, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The July Cattle on Feed Report showed the on-feed number slightly above last year. Dr. Derrell Peel, a livestock market economist with Oklahoma State University Extension, talks about the report numbers. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …

hog futures

Study Shows U.S. Pork to be Safe

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)

The U.S. pork industry invested time and money into proving the safety of U.S. pork for international markets. Listen below for more. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …

food waste reduction

USDA Opens Application Period for Composting and Food Waste Reduction Cooperative Agreements

Dan Conservation, Environment, USDA-NRCS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it is accepting applications for Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot projects for fiscal year 2024. The cooperative agreements will use remaining funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Selected projects will develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans and are part of USDA’s …

FDACS Announces Preservation of Florida Family Farm Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program

Dan Conservation, Environment, Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)

(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/July 31, 2024) — Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the preservation of a Florida family farm through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. An approximately 1,449-acre portion of the Canaan Ranch, a 3,040-acre working tree farm in Gilchrist County, is being preserved through a rural land protection easement …

GCA and GBB Wraps up Summer Internship

Will Jordan Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and Georgia Beef Board wrapped up their joint summer internship this week. Summer intern, Summer Edwards, shares about her experience. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …