Peanut Grower Participates in Farm Bill Hearing

Dan Farm Bill, Legislative, Peanuts

The Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade held a hearing in Washington D.C. this week entitled “Commodity Programs, Credit, and Crop Insurance – Part 1: Producer Perspectives on the Farm Safety Net.” Tyron Spearman reports a grower from Georgia was there representing the U.S. Peanut Federation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

A Strong Farm Safety Net is a Priority

Dan Farm Bill, Legislative, Peanuts

Listening sessions continue across the country concerning the 2023 farm Bill. And Tyron Spearman reports many are noting the importance of a strong safety net for farmers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Industry Requests for the Farm Bill

Dan Farm Bill, Legislative, Peanuts

Listening sessions continue across the country to discuss the 2023 Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has information about what the peanut industry is encouraging lawmakers to include in the new bill. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Bill Listening Session: Farmers Voice Concerns to Legislative Leaders

Clint Thompson Farm Bill

By Clint Thompson Agricultural leaders and producers in the Southeast voiced their concerns and appreciation to members of the House Committee on Agriculture during a Farm Bill listening session held Monday in Newberry, Florida. The conference room at the University of Florida Food and Agricultural Sciences-Newberry location was standing room only as farmers and industry leaders representing the agricultural sector …

Farm Bill Listening Session to be Held in Florida Monday

Dan Farm Bill, Field Crops, Legislative, Peanuts

The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture has announced they will host a Farm Bill Listening Session in Newberry, Florida on Monday, April 24th. Tyron Spearman has more details. Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), will host a Farm Bill listening session in Newberry, Florida on Monday, April 24th. He will be joined by Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03), …

ADAI Hosting Farm Bill Listening Session on April 4 

Randall Weiseman Farm Bill

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is encouraging Alabama farmers to take part in a Farm Bill Listening Session on Tuesday, April 4.  It’s an opportunity to share your thoughts on the 2023 Farm Bill. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate and U.S. House Committee on Agriculture member Rep. Barry Moore. ADAI encourages attendees to bring a hard …

Farm Bill Listening Sessions Planned

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Farm Bill, Funding, Legislative

Congressman Barry Moore is hosting several Farm Bill Listening Sessions for Alabamians to attend regarding the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization. The Alabama Peanut Producers Association says attendees are encouraged to bring a hard copy of their questions, comments, or concerns along with their contact information so Congressman Moore and his staff have an opportunity to follow up with attendees after …

Groups Call for Checkoff Reform in the 2023 Farm Bill

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Farm Bill, Field Crops, Industry, Legislative, Livestock, Regulation

This week, a coalition of 131 groups representing farmers, the food system, the environment, animal welfare, and antimonopoly advocacy called on Congress to restore accountability and transparency to commodity checkoff programs by supporting inclusion of the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act (S.557 and H.R.1249) in the 2023 Farm Bill. Checkoff programs are funded through mandatory fees on farmers and ranchers producing …