Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently outlined new actions to build upon USDA’s 2026 plan to fortify the American beef industry. The ranchers first initiative is a package of actions aimed at rebuilding the great American beef herd. Secretary Rollins breaks down the actions in further detail saying, “In Nebraska we talked about the new effort to retain heifers under …
Bright Future for Cattle Industry as NCBA Wraps up Meeting
Nearly 700 cattle producers from across the country gathered last week in Aurora, Colorado for the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting, and the message coming out of the event is one of optimism for the cattle business. Hosted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the meeting brought producers together to discuss policy priorities, efforts on beef promotion, industry challenges, and …
Meeting Reminders for Farmers
Peanut Grower Meetings Set for Georgia and Florida; Taylor Arnold Named Georgia Peanut Commission Executive Director Peanut growers across Georgia and Florida are reminded of several important meetings scheduled for late February, along with leadership news from the Georgia Peanut Commission. Upcoming Peanut Industry Meetings The Crop Peanut Seed Short Course will take place February 24 at the University of …
USDA Expands Grasslands Conservation Program
Helping Dairy, Beef and Other Producers Protect Working Grasslands in 43 States U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini announced that USDA will accept over 300,000 acres in 43 states that were offered by producers during the recent ranking period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands enrollment with emphasis placed on small-scale livestock operations. …



