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The House Natural Resources Committee has advanced the Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025, bringing cattle producers one step closer to improved protection for their herds. The bill is a response to growing concerns over black vulture attacks on newborn livestock across the southeastern United States. Simplifying Predator Control for Ranchers If passed, the Black Vulture Relief Act would allow …
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper joined USDA officials last week in Washington, D.C., for the announcement of the new National Farm Security Action Plan, a multi-point initiative aimed at safeguarding American agriculture from growing threats. Speaking with Southeast AgNet, Commissioner Harper emphasized the urgent need for such a plan, calling agriculture a matter of national security. “A Nation That Can’t …
Historic Budget Legislation Advances with Narrow Margins The U.S. House of Representatives has officially passed the final version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” securing a 218 to 214 vote. This closely mirrors the U.S. Senate’s razor-thin approval of the same legislation, which passed 51 to 50 thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President J.D. Vance. This comprehensive …
A “Beautiful Bill” Aims to Reshape Agriculture and the Economy In Washington, lawmakers are discussing what’s being called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a major legislative proposal that promises to boost economic growth and restore fiscal sanity—especially in agriculture. The bill has received vocal support from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, who says it includes transformative policies across the board. …
The US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced The National Farm Security Action Plan during a press conference earlier this week. USDA in a post on X said, “The National Farm Security Action Plan elevates American Agriculture as a key element of our nation’s security addressing urgent threats from foreign adversaries and strengthening the resilience of our nation’s food and …
The One Big Beautiful Bill is a win for the Cotton Industry according to the Georgia Cotton Commission. Clint Thompson with southeast AgNet has the story. Dale Sandlin with Southeast AgNet Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
The Ames, Iowa-based Midwest Climate Hub, which along with the other 10 regional climate hubs under the USDA, is slated to be cut from the federal agriculture budget. The U.S. House appropriations bill that sets the 2026 fiscal year budgets for agriculture, rural development, food and drug administration, and related agencies includes no funds for climate hubs or climate corps. …
With the Senate’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill on July 1st, livestock groups are reacting to the news. Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said, “The Senate version of the One Big Beautiful Bill protects family farmers and ranchers across the country from a massive tax hike at the end …
With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill by the US Senate on July 1st, many ag provisions are included in the Senate’s version of the bill. According to the Georgia Agribusiness Council, the key agriculture provisions in the bill include: The bill now goes back to the US House of Representatives. Dale Sandlin with Southeast AgNet Sponsored ContentWhat …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is highlighting the support from their members for the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill as it makes its way through the legislative process. During the “One, Big, Beautiful Event” held at the White House last week, President Trump highlighted specific efforts and sectors that would be impacted by the bill. Kevin Kester, fifth-generation …
