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WIA Scholarship Open for Students in Ag

Dan Agri-Business, Education

(WIA/ORLANDO, FL/March 18, 2025) — Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Student Scholarship Award. Chosen recipients will enjoy complimentary registration and accommodations at the 2025 WIA Summit in Orlando, Florida, September 22-24, where they will be among more than 1,000 decision-makers in the sector. The deadline to submit applications is Sunday, July 13. Thanks to generous …

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USDA Chief Economist Shares Outlook on 2025 US Farm Economy

Dale Sandlin General

During the Opening Session of the 101st USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum late last month, the USDA’s Chief Economist Seth Myer provided his outlook on the 2025 US Farm Economy. “Last year I was very Concerned about the pace in which commodity prices have been falling. This year I think is a bit different, have we slowed that decline, still not …

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Farmer Sentiment Rises in February

Dan Economy

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed to 152 in February, 11 points higher than January. An improvement in the current situation on U.S. farms drove the stronger sentiment among producers. The Current Conditions Index hit 137, 28 points higher than January. The Future Expectations Index rose only three points in February to 159.  This month’s Current Conditions Index …

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USDA Secretary Announces Aid Plan at Commodity Classic

Dan Agri-Business, Funding

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed farmers attending Commodity Classic in Denver earlier this week and outlined the USDA’s plan to distribute $30 billion in economic and disaster relief. She also met with leaders from the corn, soybean, wheat, and sorghum industries. Rollins called the current farm economy one of the worst in a century but expressed optimism for improvement. …

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NPPC President Testifies before Senate Ag Committee

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

Last week the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) president testified before the Senate Committee on Agriculture. While she touched on various issues, Rusty Halvorson reports trade issues and ongoing market access with tariff concerns was one of the top ones. Stevermer also discussed California Proposition 12, a state law that prohibits the sale of uncooked whole pork meat from hogs born to sows raised …

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Crop Insurance Deadlines Nearing

Dan Crop Insurance, Economy

The USDA reminds agricultural producers that the final dates to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is approaching for spring planted crops. While one closing date has already passed, the remaining major closing dates are March 15 and April 15. The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) lists the closing dates in the Actuarial Information Brower under the …

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Congressional Leaders on Importance of Disaster Relief

Dan Agri-Business, Funding

We told you last week that Congressional leaders sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins hoping the Agriculture Department will get disaster relief out to farmers soon. Tyron Spearman has more information about that letter and the importance of this relief. During the recent Ag Outlook Forum, Secretary Rollins told those in attendance that the U.S. farm economy is dire, and she …

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USDA Invests Up To $1 Billion to Combat Avian Flu and Reduce Egg Prices

Dan Agri-Business, Avian Influenza, Economy, Eggs, Funding, Poultry, USDA

Secretary Rollins rolls out a robust strategy to deliver affordable eggs (USDA/Washington, D.C./Feb. 26, 2025) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a $1 billion-dollar comprehensive strategy to curb highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), protect the U.S. poultry industry, and lower egg prices. This is in addition to funding already being provided to indemnify growers for depopulated flocks. As …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Installs New President

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Cattle

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) installed Keith Glover as the new President at the 2025 ACA Convention in Birmingham Alabama. President Glover spoke with Southeast AgNet’s Dale Sandlin and highlighted what he was looking forward to the most in the upcoming year. President Glover also reflected on how he first became a member of ACA and why it was important …

Ag Outlook Forum Coming This Week

Dan Agri-Business, USDA

The annual Ag Outlook Forum will be held this week. Mark Oppold has a preview of this year’s event. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …