Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Welcomes New Checkoff Program Coordinator

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Marketing

The Georgia Beef Board is pleased to welcome Wyatt Doolittle as the new Checkoff Program Coordinator, bringing fresh energy and a strong background in cattle production, finance, and agriculture marketing to the role. We spoke with Wyatt to learn more about his background and what he’s looking forward to as he begins his work with Georgia’s cattle producers and consumers. …

Southeast Cotton Production Forecast Down Sharply in USDA’s June 2025 Report

Dale Sandlin Cotton, Field Crops, USDA-NASS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS) has released the June 2025 cotton production report, offering key insights into planting, harvesting, and yield forecasts across the Southeast. The data shows a significant decline in planted acreage and total production compared to 2024. Becky Sommer with USDA NASS explains the latest figures and what they mean for …

farmland

Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trump Administration’s Fight Against Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farmland

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

In a recent interview with Laura Trump on Fox News, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins emphasized the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to limit foreign ownership of American farmland, especially by adversarial nations like China. The move reflects a broader commitment to protecting U.S. food security, national defense, and rural communities. “We will never have an America first unless we’re …

Southern Peanut

Farm Bill Brings Major Changes for Peanut Growers and Family Farms

Dale Sandlin Field Crops, Peanuts

At the recent Southern Peanut Growers Conference held in Florida, Congressman G.T. Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, addressed peanut farmers and ag professionals about the newly passed farm bill—what he proudly called a “great big beautiful bill” that aims to bring meaningful reform to rural America. The congressman highlighted several key provisions designed to benefit family farms, peanut …

Seth Meyers

USDA Announces Reorganization Plan

Dan Agri-Business, USDA

Secretary Brooke Rollins outlines plans to decentralize USDA operations and bring government closer to the people. USDA Announces Sweeping Department Reorganization In a significant shift aimed at restructuring the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that the agency will undergo a major reorganization. The changes, announced last week, are designed to streamline USDA operations, …

cattle

Smallest US Cattle Herd Since 1973

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

U.S. Cattle Numbers Hit 50-Year Low, Fueling High Beef Prices According to the July Cattle on Feed report, recently shared by the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, U.S. cattle numbers have dropped to historic lows, offering little relief to consumers struggling with high beef prices. As of July 1, there were 94.2 million cattle and calves in the United States—marking …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Promotions Continue To Provide Positive Feedback

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Marketing

Georgia Beef Board Sees Success with Burger Week Promotions, Prepares for Fall Events Positive Feedback from Spring Promotions The Georgia Beef Board is celebrating the success of its recent promotional campaigns, with strong community response and ongoing engagement. Robert Fountain, Chairman of the Georgia Beef Board, highlighted the enthusiasm generated by “Burger Week” events held throughout the state during May. …

peanut industry

Peanut Industry Focuses on Research and Quality

Dan Peanuts, Research

Annual APRES Meeting Highlights Innovation and Education This week, the American Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES) is holding its annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, bringing together leading researchers, educators, and industry professionals committed to the advancement of the peanut industry. Founded in 1957, APRES—originally known as the Peanut Improvement Working Group—was established to improve the understanding and development of …

cotton production

USDA Raises Cotton Production Forecast for This Month

Dan Cotton, USDA, USDA-NASS

USDA Raises July Cotton Forecast for U.S. and China The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has adjusted its cotton production outlook upward in the July report, citing both domestic improvements and favorable conditions abroad. The update was shared by Mark Jekanowski, Chair of the USDA’s World Agricultural Outlook Board, in a report via Southeast AgNet. U.S. Cotton Output Grows by …

US Mexico border

USDA Announces Phased Reopening of U.S./Mexico Border for Livestock

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Trade, USDA-APHIS

The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture announced earlier this week that risk-based port re-opening for cattle, equines and bison crossing the US Mexico border may begin as early as July 7. This phased reopening comes as the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) experts and their counterparts in Mexico worked in collaboration to increase the surveillance, detection and eradication …