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Southeast Regional Ag News is focused on keeping local farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness men, and women up to date on agriculture industry issues that affect the Southeast’s rural economy. Haylie Shipp hosts the program covering a broad array of topics; USDA risk management announcements, labor and water issues, state-sponsored trade missions, crop outlook assessments, farm/ranch human interest stories, and animal health stories are examples of the types of news topic categories covered each month.
Without proper action, Jody Campiche of the National Cotton Council speculates that cotton producers may soon struggle to secure operating loans.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service has announced a major partnership with Alabama, granting $5.9 million for six new projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program.
More than 50 U.S. lawmakers are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to ban the use of a weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s disease and other health risks to humans.
On October 23, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, alongside the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation, announced the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees: Cary and Marcia Lightsey, Madeline Mellinger, and Jim Strickland.
A new rule adds over 60 military installations to the list of areas where the Treasury’s Committee on Foreign Investment, or CFIUS, can scrutinize real estate transactions to protect national security.
Tax policy will be on the line for farmers and many others next year as a new Congress and administration grapple with what to do with the expiring 2017 tax cuts
An Oregon hog, part of a mixed-species farm, has now tested positive for H5N1, bringing to the forefront calls for biosecurity in the swine industry.
That is the reality now being reported by Pilgrim’s Pride, an American, multi-national food company who is one of the world’s largest poultry producers.
The USDA is stepping in this week to support farmers and livestock producers affected by natural disasters. Over $143 million in crop insurance payments is headed to Florida producers impacted by Hurricane Milton, while another $92 million will go to livestock producers across the country.
The American Peanut Council has opened 2024 crop enrollment for its Sustainable U.S. Peanuts Initiative, now in its fourth year. This program aids peanut farmers in using resources efficiently and meeting growing demands for sustainability.
Theoretically, the current election cycle should all be over next week. But we aren’t the only ones who are closely watching. Other countries are wondering who they will be dealing with for the next four years.
Danny Munch, American Farm Bureau economist, tells that 99% of Florida's strawberry acreage is in the counties within Hurricane Milton's path.
"Vegetable production is the largest agricultural sector in those counties impacted by Hurricane Milton," says AFBF economist Danny Munch.
Autonomous tractors are prompting a shift in the type of farm workers needed to get the job done.
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires next year, and that’s raising big challenges for farmers and ranchers, according to National Cattlemen’s President Mark Eisele.
The Southern region's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) program is excited to announce nominations for its 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Leadership Program! If you're passionate about building resilient and thriving farming communities, this is your chance to get involved.
Last week, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson formally requested a USDA Disaster Declaration for Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Milton, but what happens in the meantime?
Tara Haskins, Total Farm Health Director for AgriSafe Network, tells that the rugged independence of farmers and ranchers can be a barrier for reaching out for help.
After years of pleading for more veterinarians, more veterinarians, a recent analysis of the drivers of supply and demand for veterinary services shows that the number of graduates from existing veterinary colleges is likely enough to meet demand through 2035.
World Food Day is an annual day to raise awareness of global hunger and food security issues. It is recognized on October 16th, the anniversary of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's founding in 1945.
Meanwhile, in Florida, Hurricane Milton has also caused significant damage. The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is requesting affected producers to complete the Economic Impact Analysis Program survey.
The LDS Church owns approximately 1.7 million acres of land primarily used for agriculture, according to Landgate, a commercial real estate advisory service, making it one of the largest institutional landholders in the U.S.
Saying the phrase “silver lining” does not feel good, but billions in fresh hurricane disaster aid could come in the lame-duck Congress, offering a possibly even bigger window for farm disaster relief in lieu of a new farm bill or even if there is one.
Overlapping the path of damage with census data, the American Farm Bureau Federation describes the potential for impacted areas.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack give remarks following his tour of Hurricane Helene's damage.
“It’s another pressure and another disruption that our farmers are going to have to deal with, without a good safety net in place," says American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny Munch.
Operation Outdoor Freedom, which is supported by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and led by the Florida Forest Service, offers wounded veterans no-cost access to outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and camping at facilities designed just for them.
Like a jigsaw puzzle, the pieces are falling into place one-by-one as we assess the damage of Hurricane Helene. Flooding from Hurricane Helene has devastated much of the Southern U.S., severely impacting a variety of commodities.
Dockworkers at ports stretching from Maine to Texas were walking picket lines as of Tuesday morning, striking over wages and automation.
As Helene clean-up continues, we are facing a number of different reporting requirements for federal disaster assistance programs.
Right near the Georgia-South Carolina border is a high school a bit different than all the rest. It’s the nation’s only residential honors high school that is devoted entirely to agriculture.
“It’s pretty simple in the United States right now in the cotton industry. If you don’t compete, you will get beat," say National Cotton Council of America Chairman Joe Nicosia.
With 85,000 members, the International Longshoremen's Association is nearing the September 30 expiration of its master contract with the United States Maritime Alliance.
A debt consolidation loan is a new loan used to pay off other existing operating loans or lines of credit that might have unreasonable rates and terms.
Among the funded projects are efforts to improve peach orchard health, extend the growing season for strawberries, and introduce high-value crops like kiwifruit and frost-tolerant blueberries
The National Chicken Council is now requesting a 90-day extension to the comment period for that proposed framework from the FSIS after what they say were recent unsatisfactory public meetings and a growing series of unanswered questions.
The House of Representatives has passed the "Protecting U.S. Farmland from Foreign Adversaries Act," with a companion bill now introduced in the Senate by Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Mike Braun of Indiana.
Both domestically and globally, recent numbers from USDA NASS are showing smaller numbers for cotton production.
Where do the presidential candidates stand on key agricultural issues? Fourteen questions were presented to both by the American Farm Bureau Federation and, days after the first debate between former President Trump and Vice President Harris, those answers are now published.
Congress has a lot on its plate with few work weeks remaining this year, including keeping the government fully funded.
In February, GDA officers assisted in the largest marijuana bust in Pierce County history. More recently, in collaboration with the DEA, they intercepted 2,500 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of celery at the Atlanta State Farmer’s Market.
Despite a 17% drop in citrus acreage, Florida is seeing an increase in citrus production.
Where’s the beef? Let’s do a reframe. If that question was “where’s the beef coming from,” the answer will be becoming Brazil with more global regularity.
Farmers and ranchers still must be on the lookout for signs of highly pathogenic avian influenza as the disease continues to spread among poultry flocks as well as cattle.
USDA APHIS finds that two genetically engineered citrus plants from the University of Florida pose no increased risk from a plant pest risk perspective.
"The first article that I read, the headline was, "High Path AI Found in Milk." Now that scares the devil out of you," says North Carolina Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler.
When a cattle herd in North Carolina was diagnosed with H5N1 earlier this year, Troxler said his team went the extra mile to get all the answers we were expecting.
The rule, which led to a challenge by 17 states, was designed to address violations under the H-2A visa program.
In partnership with the National Cotton Council (NCC), USDA is piloting a program for the 2024-2025 cotton crop that will allow bales to be shipped in four-bale groupings that use averaged quality data
Trinity Dale out of Spruce Pine, Alabama, has filed a notice of voluntary dismissal in right-to-repair lawsuit.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has now announced the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index endorsement for Hurricane Debby.
From BBC News, Australia is introducing a groundbreaking program to treat peanut allergies in infants, marking the first national model of its kind.
In ag trade news today, U.S. beef exports experienced a 4.5% decline in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, continuing a downward trajectory from a 14.3% year-over-year drop in 2023
While annual CAES farm gate reports share insight on rankings and dollar value data for Georgia’s commodities, a new report showcasing farm gate trends will instead look at percent change across more than 20 years of data.
On Tuesday, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the approval of the first Hurricane Debby recovery loan through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program.
Southwest Georgia farmer Alex Harrell has now surpassed his own world record soybean harvest. Now, he’s a back-to-back yield champ, growing the highest-yielding soybeans in agriculture history
Remember that ban on lab-cultivated “meat” in the state of Florida? Alabama has similar legislation but, it’s that ban in the Sunshine State that has now prompted litigation.
A Chinese company recently purchased a grain terminal in St. Louis, right on the Mississippi River.
“A model estimates the July 1 U.S. cattle inventory to be 94.2 million head or 1.2% lower than in July 2023," says Jason Franken, Western Illinois University.
It’s day two of a two-parter as we chat more with Summer Davies, a 17-year-old Girl Scout working on her Gold Award and promoting composting in agriculture.
"Composting adds beneficial microorganisms to soils, which decreases pesticide application and expenses," says Girl Scout Summer Davies.
Across the Southeast, young farmers are receiving accolades, entries are open for a Burmudagrass hay contest, and low- and no-interest loans are available in Hurricane Debby's wake.
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced a groundbreaking partnership between the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Feeding Florida to enhance the availability of fresh, protein-rich Florida products in food banks statewide.
With the Farm Bill currently being debated around unprecedented 2024 election dynamics, sugar producers and industry stakeholders heard from several members of Congress, trade officials, and other sugar experts at the 39th International Sweetener Symposium.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has now announced that the Georgia Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program (GVELRP) is accepting applications for the 2025 cycle.
University of Georgia Extension Forage Specialist Lisa Baxter explains that the pests can decimate a forage field overnight if the population is high enough.
Breaking it down by state, USDA shows this impacting 6,494 producers and 4,413 planned producers in Alabama, 329 producers and 217 planned producers in Florida, and 1,191 producers and 979 planned producers in Georgia.
With each new generation comes new ways of interacting with food and, with Gen Z and younger Millennials, it should come as not surprise that that interaction often includes convenience. And the poultry industry is taking note.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a comprehensive proposed rule and determination to more effectively reduce Salmonella contamination and illnesses associated with raw poultry products.
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries confirms two cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE, in horses in Covington and Mobile counties.
Jammie Treadwell, Florida Hemp Farmers, says the industry is embracing legal changes that should eliminate these products.
Each year, members of Congress take time during the month of August to return to their home districts and hear directly from constituents.
Amid recent controverSy, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Mark Eisele tells of Department of Defense confirmation that lab-grown protein is not on the menu for service members.
The hottest states in the U.S. need more temporary farm workers! That’s according to a report out from the American Immigration Council.
The American Farm Bureau Federation, and 529 other organizations have now joined together to tell lawmakers that programs that benefit every family in American are too important to put off any longer.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has expressed strong support for a bipartisan Congressional effort to urge the USDA to petition the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) to revise its definition of "poultry."
It's National Blueberry Month! In partnership with Major League Eating, professional competitive eaters were invited to eat as many blueberries as possible in the span of eight minutes, setting a world record of 18.475 lbs.
Two companies in the state of Florida – Just Brands, LLC and High Roller Private Label LLC – are now seeing enforcement actions from the state following food inspections that revealed hemp products attractive to children.
In the world of agricultural trade, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack blames this year’s expected record farm trade deficit on a strong U.S. economy and U.S. criticism of major trading partner China.
A recent Congressional Research Service report states finalized school nutrition regulations will cost school districts an extra three cents per meal on average.
Tyson Foods, Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell its Vienna, Georgia poultry complex to House of Raeford Farm. Meanwhile, Alabama Extension has a series of field days on the calendar.
In Georgia and Florida, separate efforts are now underway to minimize the impacts of pine beetles and Yellow-Legged Hornets.
A staggering 88% of people report snacking daily with six in 10 consumers preferring several small portions over a few large ones.
From Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, 'We’re committed to supporting Florida’s forests with top-quality seedlings, making it easier for landowners to replenish our timber resources.'
The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled a proposed rule aiming to safeguard millions of workers from the dangers of extreme heat.
With food prices unlikely to reverse course, Rabobank says this may be the last time we’ll see a summer cookout for ten cost less than $100.
As Florida's ban on "lab-grown" meat takes effect next week, the Associated Press reports that Upside Foods, the company that came up with the world’s first cultivated meat meatball, last week hosted a tasting party in Miami.
A top Senator says USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack’s call for the GOP to lower its farm bill expectations is “wrong.”
Citing concerns that it could facilitate housing for undocumented foreign workers, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday vetoed a bill supported by the agriculture industry that aimed to simplify the construction of housing for farmworkers.
A new partnership between the Georgia Department of Agriculture and nonprofit FieldWatch® aims to foster good stewardship and communication when it comes to pesticide use.
From the USDA, the rule “would tackle longstanding challenges around interpretations of unfairness and competitive injury for the livestock, meat, and poultry sectors.”
As they do each year, the American Farm Bureau Federation has put together their annual “Summer Cookout Cost Survey” to let you know what the cost of a summer cookout meal could cost for 10 people.
The USPF is expressing appreciation for the Senate Republican-drafted framework of the 2024 Farm Bill.
The H5N1 virus continues to be a story in the dairy industry and the poultry industry it originated from. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the virus has differing effects on each.
Mexico elected Claudia Sheinbaum their new president, and many ag leaders are hopeful that she and her administration will make decisions that benefit their ag trade relationship with the U.S.
A Texas federal judge has temporarily blocked a USDA disaster relief program from giving preferential funding to women and minority farmers.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding some $50 million to support farmworkers and agricultural employers. From the agency, the money will go to 141 awardees in 40 states and Puerto Rico, through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program.
Last week, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Grand Farm, a leading innovator in agricultural technology, announced a collaboration to create a robust regional agricultural innovation ecosystem.
This week, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson applauded the 2024-2025 state budget for its investments in Florida agriculture, natural resources, and consumer protection.
Sustainability means different things to different people. So what’s that definition for the beef industry?
New rules would require agricultural employers to allow temporary foreign farm workers to form unions.
President Biden and former President Trump have both hit China with big tariffs on national security grounds, leaving challenges in place for the next president.
Pairwise, a company specializing in genetics-based innovations for food and agriculture, has developed the world’s first seedless blackberry.
Young readers, gardeners, and educators have a new agricultural adventure to dig into with the latest children’s book from Peggy Thomas.
Florida dairy farmer Kevin Lussier, Chair of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmer and Rancher Committee, spoke about the challenges facing young farmers and ranchers.
The Biden Administration recently released new principles for “High-Integrity Voluntary Carbon Markets,” providing what it says are clear incentives and guardrails go ensure that this market drives ambitious and credible climate action and economic opportunity.
Gene Noem, USMEF, reflects on the challenges with and urgency to create an effective animal disease traceability database.
Along with investing $824 million, the USDA is launching a voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program that could ease transportation woes.
With 11 appointees to the Seasonal and Perishable Agricultural Products Advisory Committee, eight are from the Sunshine State.
Randy Blach, CattleFax CEO, says we’re getting strong economic signals to put more weight on each animal.
After nearly thirteen hours of discussion, the House Agriculture Committee has sent a farm bill to the full house for a vote.
Robbie Minnich, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, says they are expressing support and urging a bipartisan vote on the draft bill coming from the House Agriculture Committee.
Randy Blach, CattleFax CEO, predicts January 1, 2025 will be the low in the nation’s beef cow herd.
Peanut producers voted overwhelmingly to continue the Peanut Promotion, Research, and Information Program, administered by the National Peanut Board, in a referendum conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Brad Rippey, USDA Agricultural Meteorologist, tells that less than 5% of the cotton production area is in drought as we head into the 2024 growing season.
Authorized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the funding will connect eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents to permanent and temporary housing.
The USDA is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.
A new report from The Hill says that pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and agriculture interests have combined to spend over $400 million lobbying Congress on a new farm bill.
Camp Hand, University of Georgia Extension Cotton Agronomist shares tips for success this growing season.
$21,540,000 is now being directed to a new sheep and swine barn and arena at the Georgia National Fairgrounds.
Rabobank’s RaboResearch team recently released its bimonthly North American Agribusiness Review.
Governor Brian P. Kemp recently signed a package of legislation focused on supporting Georgia's ever growing agricultural industry and improving security against foreign adversaries.
The Alabama Agricultural Development Authority has opened applications for a second round under the Alabama Meat Processing Program. This program is a result of a $15 million award from the USDA.
“U.S. sugar policy provides so much opportunity for people in rural communities,” says Cornelius Fowler, a Florida Crystal truck driver with 16 years of experience on the job.
Jolene Brown, agricultural estate planning extraordinaire, gives tips on the process of transitioning your farm.
We’ve circled around the topic numerous times, but now it is official: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill banning the sale or production of lab-grown meat in the state.
In a survey conducted in 2023, 11% of manned aerial application operators reported that either they or a pilot flying for them encountered a drone while operating an ag aircraft last year.
Is ketchup the new molasses? Dr. Joe Bender, DVM and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania proclaims food destined for the trash could help meet the needs of dairy cattle.
Dr. Joe Bender, DVM and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania proclaims food destined for the trash could help meet the needs of dairy cattle.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced its final determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded chicken products when they exceed a specific contamination threshold.
If you're a U.S. exporter and would like to expand the U.S. market share in Columbia, take note! A trade mission is headed there this summer.
South Texas citrus is reportedly under attack and USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is asking residents for their help.
On Wednesday, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced that Georgia blueberry growers have voted to extend the $5 per ton assessment on marketed blueberries for an additional three years.
Sandra Moore, of Hillsborough County, is the first Woman of the Year in Agriculture winner representing the tropical fish industry.
What would you do with one-hundred grand? Well let’s not put the cart before the horse. First off, how do you get $100,000?
Triple S, or spring soil sampling, is upon us. Dianna Bagnall, Research Soil Scientist with the Soil Health Institute shares details about what that consists of this spring as far as their work is concerned in the Cotton Belt.
House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson says his committee will “without a doubt” mark up a farm bill before Memorial Day on May 27.
On behalf of several Texas farmers, the Southeastern Legal Foundation and the Mountain States Legal Foundation have now filed a preliminary injunction regarding disaster payments
New data shows food-at-home, or grocery prices, rose the fastest last year in Houston, Texas, by 7.8 percent, followed by Boston, Massachusetts, at seven percent.
NCBA says a new rule on "critical habitat designation" opens up the entirety of the United States to ESA regulation.
The USDA will conduct a referendum May 10 through June 24 for eligible domestic pecan producers and importers to decide whether to continue their research and promotion program.
The National Ag Statistics Service (NASS) has now announced that there will be one fewer statistical report in the world of livestock. It is the July Cattle Report getting the axe. Will it matter?
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in a dairy herd in North Carolina. HPAI has previously been detected in dairy herds in six other states.
An article late last year opened up by stating, “Beef-on-dairy is arguably the most significant advancement for the U.S. beef industry in a generation.” Courtesy of OSU, an entire educational series is now being made available on the topic.
American Farmland Trust is calling for agricultural influencers working in corn, soy, wheat, cotton, and dairy systems to apply for the chance to attend AFT’s Advanced Soil Health Training.
As if Texas wasn’t already experiencing enough, a human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has now been found in the Lone Star state.
If growers vote to pass a referendum in April, the commission will begin collecting a minimal assessment from citrus growers to carry out research, education and promotion projects.
Last week Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the protection of over 8,000 acres of Florida agricultural land through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
Flying into our nation’s capital, it was sugar with the spotlight a short while back as sugar producers from across the country brought their priorities to legislators and legislative staff.
The funds raised will support middle school and high school FFA chapters that are developing project-based or experiential learning opportunities. Apply now!
Dr. Gary Adams, President and CEO of the National Cotton Council, talks about the Farm Bill and other priorities for the group.
For the first time, HPAI has been identified as affecting dairy cattle. Get the details as well as an update for our domestic bird population.
One Texas company has been cleared for flight with a technology they claim with save farmers money.
We all want a nice, warm, fuzzy farm or ranch transition. New legislation aims to discover why that is so hard.
What states produced the most agricultural value and which commodities brought in the most money? We dive into the latest USDA statistics!
On February 16, the FDA approved Xolair (omalizumab) to be used for reducing allergic reactions to multiple foods after accidental exposure including, of interest here in the southeast – peanuts!
Vidalia onion fans across the country can mark their calendars for April 17, when the sweet onions are set to ship to grocery stores nationwide.
USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor says U.S. consumers are a voracious customer base.
We’re taking the latest trade numbers from the USDA, throwing them in a blender, and producing an output that apparently looks a lot like a margarita.
The just-passed FY 2024 USDA spending bill includes $15,000,000 to help cattle producer equip animals with electronic ID (EID) tags.
The Florida Legislature’s fiscal year budget includes $47 million to champion the Sunshine State’s citrus industry.
There’s nothing better than a really good dog and a couple of outstanding Georgia canines continued their time in the spotlight last week in Atlanta
The Agriculture Labor Working Group released its final report on how to improve the H-2A guest worker program.
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture touts funding for new headquarters as a significant victory for Florida agriculture.
The AM for Every Vehicle Act has hit the magic number of voting co-sponsors it will need to ensure passage through the House of Representatives.
Want to wean a heavier calf? Maybe you should….pet it. I’m not joking. It’s a concept that is now being studied.
It’s a statement we hear a lot in the agricultural world: “We’re not getting any younger.” For the American farmer, it’s true…kind of.
Coming from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and CattleFax, a new resource has been developed specifically to help with culling decisions
As Governor Greg Abbott declares a disaster in 60 counties, the TDA’s State of Texas Agriculture Relief (STAR) Fund is calling for donations to assist Texas Panhandle farmers and ranchers.
Riding on the wings of a successful first year, the Cooptastic Conference is back for year two. The conference — designed for backyard poultry owners — will take place March 15 and 16 at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana, Alabama.
According to the latest data from the USDA’s Economic Research Service, farming activities in the United States accounted for some 10.6% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2021.
Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, outlines recent changes to Cuban policy.
Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association State Departments of Agriculture, reflects on the recent trade mission to Cuba.
Today we are wrapping up a 3-day discussion with Dean Meyer, past chair of the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Challenges in the beef industry, according to USMEF past chair, included depressed currencies and stagnant trade policies.
In the tale of beef, the reality of cultural preferences continues to be seen when it comes to exports.
Dr. Jody Campiche, National Cotton Council, provides highlights from the organization's latest Economic Report.
Nonprofits, institutions, government entities, agriculture producers or processors, and for-profit businesses could all be considered.
By 2028, pork exports are set to exceed exports of broiler chickens for the first time since 1976.
More than 81 million U.S. poultry and aquatic birds have been killed by avian flu across 47 states since January 2022.
As a nation, are we okay losing 20 million acres of farmland in 5 years? That's the latest statistic coming from the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
On Tuesday, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that more than $4.5 million has been approved for farmers impacted.
On Monday, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the preservation of three family farms in the Florida Wildlife Corridor through the state’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program.
There may be a small window left this year to do a farm bill, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation, but time is running out.
The Monday following the Super Bowl isn't just a day of recovery for football fans; it's also a day of reckoning for food waste. Learn how to turn those leftovers around with the help of Hellman's!
In comments prompted by EPA proposal, the National Chicken Council recently outlined how chicken producers reduce food waste, recycle byproducts and utilize products that would otherwise be destined for landfills
USDA recently reported the U.S. cattle herd reached its lowest level since 1951. Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing explains what this means for dairy farmers.
The “Land Report 100” shows that as of 2021, America’s largest landowner is named Red Emmerson.
The USDA has now published a final rule that amends the transportation credit balancing fund provisions in the Appalachian and Southeast Federal Milk Marketing Orders
The U.S. cattle inventory is down 2%. Matthew McQuagge of CattleFax explains what they watch to signal herd rebuilding,
Starting in February, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says that most farm loan borrowers will be able to make loan payments online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov.
If you or someone you know is trying to get your vet school application to the top, what will give you the leg up?
Following calls by some groups to increase reference prices in the upcoming Farm Bill, some Republican lawmakers are standing in "strong opposition" to any potential increases.
The first of a four-part educational series, analyst Matthew McQuagge will discuss cattle market strategies.
Farm Bureau and partner organizations Sunday announced Togetherall at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Last week, the Georgia Department of Agriculture announced an exciting collaboration between the Georgia Grown program and Americas Mart, operated by ANDMORE, at the 2024 January Atlanta Market.
Reading into a new report out from the USDA’s Economic Research Service, you’ll find the numbers show that large-scale family farms account for a majority of the value of commodity production.
John Deere has announced it entered into an agreement with SpaceX to provide cutting-edge satellite communications service to farmers
The American Peanut Council has launched its annual grower enrollment for the Sustainable U.S. Peanut Initiative.
The proposed constitutional amendment creates a total tax exemption of tangible personal property — such as farm machinery, equipment, and implements — on property classified as agricultural.
South America, Australia, India, and China still hold cotton production wild cards related to weather.
The effort shows 39 percent of surveyed farmers say they would most likely vote for Trump, while 19 percent indicated they would vote for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Harrison Pittman, Ag Law Center, says we'll see several states advancing bills regarding foreign land ownership again this year.
When it comes to agricultural law, Director of the Ag Law Center Harrison Pittman says there are four topics of note for 2024.
The U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Sackett case could, according to Harrison Pittman of the Ag Law Center, trigger activity in state proposals.
Legal issues. Not a magical phrase unless you are charging by the hour, but nonetheless something that we face in agriculture.
Erin Borrer, USMEF, discusses the possibility of lower interest rates and their impact on beef exports.
The red meat export potential, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation, is mixed as we head into 2024.
Dr. Jonathan Coppess, Gardner Associate Professor of Agricultural Policy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explains some of the dynamics looking forward.
Montana U.S. Senator Jon Tester continues with bipartisan push for mandatory Country of Origin Labeling.
Geopolitical factors, elections, and many other surprises await the agricultural economy in 2024.
Coming from Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, Senator Jay Collins, and Representative Danny Alvarez, the legislation which was filed just before the holiday touches on a number of topics of agricultural concern.
Cover crops have come from an experimental trend to a soil health mainstay for many in agriculture, but what is the place for the practice in cotton?
U.S. egg production totaled 9.3 billion during November, up four percent from November 2022.
Whether you bake in North America or the North Pole, those holiday cookies, cakes, and candies are sure to be extra sweet and delicious, thanks to the high quality of U.S. food ingredients that get exported around the world.
“Raised with Respect,” a project of Sysco and Certified Angus Beef, focuses on animal welfare and beef sustainability.
Brad Rippey, an agricultural meteorologist with the US Department of Agriculture, gives the latest weather outlook for the U.S. Cotton Belt.
For the first time in 25 years, beef imports from Paraguay are being accepted in the U.S. The moved has prompted a strong response from U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.).
The Congressional and Senate Chicken Caucuses have now sent letters to the USDA asking for a 180-day extension to the implementation period for the new Packers and Stockyards Act rule.
According to a recent report, 97 percent of all U.S. farms are family-owned, and family farms account for 90 percent of all farm production by value.
Congress is about to go home for Christmas, but there will be no farm or spending bills among its Christmas presents this year.
The Women's, Infants, and Children's Program provides nutrition assistance for almost 6.7 million pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and young children across the country.
Fresh Christmas trees have become the newest adventure for a generation raised with artificial.
Learn how you can support Casper, a Great Pyrenees from DeKalb County, Georgia, In his quest for "People's Choice Pup."
Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) and multiple colleagues have now introduced legislation to address perceived federal overreach while aiming to provide regulatory certainty in dealing with WOTUS.
Jen Pino-Gallagher, M3 Insurance, gives tips for making your farm or agribusiness more resilient the face of possible cyber attacks.
Total cash labor expenses for U.S. agriculture are forecast to be 1.8% higher than last year.
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says the U.S. and India have now resolved their last outstanding dispute at the World Trade Organization.
Early damage assessments included down pecan trees and crop loss, twisted but recoverable cotton, and tobacco on the ground that’ll likely be unable to be harvested.
Speculation is mounting and a week after Hurricane Idalia hit Florida, the livestock body count is climbing higher, especially in poultry operations.
Other than in the U.S., Rabobank reports beef markets around the world are seeing softer consumer demand.
From the University of Florida, “Communities are hungry for urban food production.” With this in mind, they are helping to once again bring a short course on the topic.
Dr. Gary Adams, National Cotton Council, recaps some of the discussion from the organization's Mid-Year Board Meeting.
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board will hold its Beef Promotion Operating Committee meeting in Denver on September 6-7.
With damage from Hurricane Idalia being assessed, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is doing what it can to assist.
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers Tuesday announced a final rule amending the 2023 definition of “waters of the United States.”
A recent report from the Economic Policy Institute claims Department of Labor funding and staffing constraints hinder farmworker protections.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell now says that Congress will deliver a farm bill, but that its not likely in September.
Amendment prohibits a county from levying special assessments on lands classified as agricultural.
“Sustainability.” It’s a big buzz word right now in all of agriculture. But the struggle is in defining it.
Alarms are going off from agricultural officials as an invasive insect known to be devastatingly effective at preying on honeybees and other pollinators has been seen near Savannah.
The World Trade Organization last week said China’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products including agriculture products in reaction to actions on steel and aluminum were “inconsistent” with WTO rules.
The summer meeting for the American Cotton Producers was held earlier this month. Nathan Reed, chairman of the American Cotton Producers of the National Cotton Council, gives an update.
Fertilizer prices have continued their more than year-long decline through the first two weeks of August 2023.
The National Cattlemen’s Foundation is now accepting applications for the W.D. Farr Scholarship program.
Want help paying off your student loans? If that education is in veterinary sciences and you’re ready, willing, and able to work in Georgia, listen up!
Organic fresh produce grew slightly in sales dollars and volume in the second quarter of 2023, reversing a trend of volume loss seen in 2021 and 2022.
Is it time for a fungicide in your cotton? Robert Kemerait, Professor and Extension Specialist with the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia, identifies when to apply.
In a letter to the National Farmers Union, the Environmental Protection Agency affirmed that the Clean Air Act cannot be used as a basis to restrict independent repair of farm equipment.
Tyson Foods Monday announced the planned closure of four chicken processing facilities in the United States.
It may or may not be “better,” but building back the U.S. cattle herd has been a hot topic as inventory numbers have catapulted lower in recent years. How will we know when the process is starting?
Ever have your farm impacted by a natural disaster? Wish there was something more standard when it comes to disaster relief? It could be on the way.
Lawmakers from the House and Senate are on the annual August recess and back in their respective districts and states. Cue to time for farmers here in the Southeast to get to work.
It’s on your social media. It’s taking over your vacation planning. It’s a key issue in the SAG-AFTRA strike. And now, it’s figuring out its role in agriculture.
Ever watched those cars go round and round and round and round in Nascar and wondered what it takes to get your logo slapped on the hood? It’s a promotional project they’ve taken on at the Georgia Peanut Commission.
Last week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined a handful of senators including Senator Warnock (D-GA) and Senator Britt (R-AL) in introducing a Senate resolution to designate August 2023 as National Catfish Month.
Thousands of Americans are now testing positive each year for a condition that causes allergic reactions to eating red meat. The instigator? A tick bite!
The USDA’s July 1 Cattle on Feed Report showed the lowest number of U.S. beef cattle in a decade.
It may sound like a new game show, but it is instead the reality of the American consumer. We’re shopping differently.
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is now accepting applications for their annual Century & Heritage (C & H) Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs.
Something is broken according to sone in D.C. That “something” is the Endangered Species act which, despite enveloping hundreds of species under its protections has only led to the delisting of 3%.
With calls for no new funding as well as expectations for the most expensive farm bill in history, there’s a whole lot that needs to go on between now and September 30th in constructing the next 5-year legislation.
We talk a lot about making the deadline for the farm bill pretty much every time a farm bill is up for renewal and this year is no different. But, Robbie Minnich, senior government relations representative with the National Cotton Council, seems more optimistic than some.
We can all preach ag safety. You can reiterate the lessons to your kids and personnel. But until you’re in that moment of slow motion when something is going wrong, it’s hard to connect.
As we work so hard in agriculture to produce food for the world and know that there is also a sector of folks right here in our own country that are food insecure, the fact that so much food is wasted is a hard pill to swallow.
Labor is consistently a top concern for U.S. agriculture and the focus of the House Ag Committee and the new Agricultural Labor Working Group.
Led by another outstanding month in Mexico and robust demand for variety meat, exports of U.S. pork continued to gain momentum in May, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Don Koehler, Georgia Peanut Commission Executive Director, gives an update on this year's crop.
Purdue recently released their 2022 summary of accidents involving agricultural confined space-related injuries and deaths. They report that, overall, they saw a 40% increase.
An American Farm Bureau official says it may take some creative budgeting to meet producer needs in a ‘no-new-money’ farm bill.
By career, Dr. Ashley Sturgeon is a dermatologist. By lifestyle, she is the wife of a cotton farmer who’s learned some tips and tricks about being safe in the farm world.
The National Farmers Union just released the 2023 numbers for the Farmers’ Share of the Food Dollar Report covering several items typically found at a Fourth of July cookout.
Agriculture groups have now asked a federal court in Texas to strike down the Biden administration's waters of the U.S. rule. This comes even as the EPA had announced last week it would rewrite and issue a new proposed rule by Sept. 1.
On Monday, Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced that the Georgia Department of Agriculture has successfully regained its status as a Law Enforcement agency.
Families will pay $67.73 to host an Independence Day cookout with ten family members or friends, based on the 2023 American Farm Bureau Federation marketbasket survey
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is now administering the Black Vulture Depredation Sub-Permit program to protect livestock.
Paul Beck, a beef cattle nutrition specialist with Oklahoma State University Extension, says 100 percent dairy steers aren’t worth a lot. Crossing them with beef cattle creates more opportunity.
Last week, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and its Division of Plant Industry announced that a quarantine and treatment area has been established in specific areas of Broward County in response to previously detected giant African land snails.
Last week, the Federal Reserve decided to pause interest rate increases while publicizing that there would be two more interest rate hikes this year.
USDA announced a $262.5 million investment in higher education institutions to help build the next generation of agriculture professionals across the nation
Bangladesh is now lifting its nearly five-decade-long fumigation requirement on U.S. cotton imports.
Greg Hanes, Cattlemen’s Beef Board CEO, says, social media now plays a large role in helping to see insight into which consumers are being reached.
The label says “free-range,” but do you trust that label? The Department of Agriculture Wednesday began implementing a multi-step effort to strengthen the substantiation of animal-raising claims
Several Congressional leaders – including those from the Southeast – are now teaming up for a piece of legislation dealing with fertilizer
Libbie Johnson joined the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) as executive director on June 5.
June 7th was officially “Georgia Grown Night” and it kicked off an exciting new partnership between the Georgia Grown program and the Atlanta Braves.
New legislation introduced this week would increase support for farmers, ranchers, and foresters with small-acreage operations across the country.
It’s a mixed bag drought-wise for the U.S. Cotton Belt. Brad Rippey, agricultural meteorologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture recaps the current situation.
Regulatory agencies treat the claim as meaning nothing artificial was added, and the product was minimally processed.
Debuting this past Friday, the “Horse Help Train-Off” is now unfolding with weekly episodes on the on the Horse Guru YouTube channel.
Wind and uncertain weather can add challenges to herbicide application. Morris Henry, Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC talks on combatting those hurdles.
Alabama’s governor signed a bill on Wednesday that is intended to protect land from purchase by hostile nations
Farmers collectively pay between $3.5 and $4 billion a year out of their own pocket for coverage. What does that look like on a drilled-down basis?
A new report suggests lab-grown “meat” may have a larger carbon footprint than retail beef.
agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently spoke at the ribbon cutting of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas.
The Supreme Court this week handed Chantell and Michael Sackett a win in their long-running legal battle to build their dream home near the shore of an Idaho lake — and in doing so, narrowed the reach of federal clean water protections.
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will end data collection for the 2022 Census of Agriculture on May 31.
The approximately five-year-old or older beef cow tested positive following routine surveillance protocols at a slaughterhouse in South Carolina.
A USDA report says a comparison between first-quarter 2023 exports of seven animal products with the exports from the same time last year shows four of the categories were year-over-year higher and three were lower.
GrowingProduce.com is now reporting that valuable research has been going on in two experimental groves that could provide something for stakeholders to grow on.
Eric Snodgrass, Science Fellow and Principal Atmospheric Scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says that there are signs that the La Nina that’s plagued the Cotton Belt is fading out.
The 2023 Farm Bill will be the first in history to cost over $1 trillion according to John Newton, chief economist for the Senate Agriculture Committee. Much of the increase comes from more money for SNAP.
It’s pretty easy to hang onto something that you might “need someday.” Add up those might needs and it can turn into quite the collection.
Randy Dickhut, farmland analyst for Agricultural Economic Insights, says there is one major difference between now and where we were forty years ago as we look at interest rates.
Immigration and farm labor are uniquely linked, according to Senator Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican. Labor is one of the topics farmers are bringing up during Farm Bill Listening sessions.
Fresh-cut flowers and plants are popular gifts for special occasions such as Mother’s Day. Many bouquets contain flowers grown in countries where cool, wet climates have historically favored production.
March U.S. pork exports were the largest since May 2021, and beef export volumes were the largest since October, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Commissioned by 25 food and agriculture groups, the Feeding the Economy Report highlights the impact of the food and agriculture sector.
Outbreaks of FMD have occurred off the coast of Australia and Indonesia, making it even more important to be prepared in the United States.
Taco Bell is now partnering with its long-time supplier Cargill and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to implement conservation and regenerative agriculture practices across cattle grazing lands.
Eddie Miller, Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC, discusses tissue sampling to identify your crop's needs.
In 2022, U.S. fisheries data revealed that 93 percent of stocks are not subject to overfishing and 81 percent are not overfished. These numbers show slight improvements compared to the 2021 figures.
Rising interest rates are among the lesser-discussed threats farmers face to their bottom line, but it’s one that got attention at a recent farm bill hearing.
Global commodity prices are expected to drop this year at the fastest clip since the beginning of COVID-19.
Since 2000, total domestic production of oranges dropped 80 percent, while grapefruit production declined 88 percent, highlighting the need for robust farm bill programs for the citrus industry.
Multiple automobile manufacturers intend to take AM radio out of future vehicles. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently talked about the question of AM radio remaining in the dashboards of American-made vehicles
The country aims to increase soybean production this year in an attempt to become more self-sufficient and import less food.
The Food and Drug Administration announced it is reopening the public comment period on draft guidance for labeling plant-based products.
Mitt Walker, Alabama Farmers Federation, reflects on what may be agriculture's most well known acronym.
Nutrient management is of utmost concern as we head into another growing season and it’s easier to know what you need if you know what you have.
The soil’s skin is the interface between the surface of the soil and the atmosphere. Caring for it , according to certified crop advisor Tom Kilcer, is critical for building soil health and structure.
Manufacturers will now be required to provide their customers with diagnostic software manuals and other aids. Colorado is the first U.S. state to approve this kind of law.
A ruling from the ND Federal District Court has now temporarily blocked the WOTUS rule in 24 states.
Technologies in dairy cattle reproduction have made it easier to limit a cow's lactation length.
Despite a splash of allegations on social media, the NCBA reiterates that there are no current mRNA vaccines licensed for use in beef cattle in the U.S.
It used to be said that video that killed the radio star. But now it appears that it is auto manufacturers putting the squeeze on AM radio.
At a recent budget hearing, Florida Congressman Scott Franklin pushed Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on USDA service, saying it’s not what it should be post-pandemic.
Planting has begun here in the southeast. How can you maximize your herbicide investment?
The Senate recently followed action by the House of Representatives, approving a resolution to repeal the new Waters of the U.S. rule.
The “Death Tax Repeal Act” would end a tax that hits family-run farms, ranches, and businesses hard after the owner’s death.
Over 130 agricultural and food groups are asking the House and Senate Ag Committees for stricter rules that govern checkoff programs.
FBN’s prediction ahead of USDA numbers is that they’re likely not going to get it right when it comes to cotton.
New research finds that increasing vegetable consumption has a positive effect on how happy a person feels
GoodSport is a dairy-based sports drink that is now launching in over 1,000 WalMart locations.
Tyler Schau, a hedging strategist with AgMarket.net, explains why he can be added to the list of optimists when it comes to the 2023 cattle market.
In a recent hearing, EPA Administrator Regan defended his agency moving forward with WOTUS rule while waiting on Supreme Court decision.
This will be the first year that Americans spend more money outside the home than home.
A tough budget environment and expected falling crop prices will make it extra difficult to write the next farm bill.
A new, simplified direct loan application is now available for all producers seeking a direct farm loan from the Farm Service Agency.
The rule, published in the Federal Register at the end of February, abandons changes to the wage methodology sought by the Trump administration that were seen as a win by employers hoping to hold down increasing costs of worker pay.
The Initiative specifically allows for commercial food and fertilizer (including ammonia) exports from three key Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea – Odesa, Chornomorsk, Yuzhny/Pivdennyi.
A new book for our younger audience, "Farm Boots" focuses on the different types of footwear we utilize in agriculture. It'll be released on National Ag Day.
Researchers in Arkansas, Georgia, and Nebraska will soon be using a $5 million grant to increase the use of artificial intelligence and robotics in chicken processing.
The “Beagle Brigade” serves as the first line of defense for early detection at the nation’s ports of entry and is critical for keeping foreign animal diseases out of the country.
The agreement indicates that the American Farm Bureau Federation will be meeting regularly to discuss how it's going and the experiences of our members.
The 2023 Commodity Classic is now officially underway in Orlando Florida with early numbers predicting a tremendous turnout.
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office is requesting technical consultations with Mexico regarding its proposed ban on GMO corn imports from the U.S.
If it’s something you’ve been pondering on, Dr. Hunter Frame says to think first about the outcomes you want to achieve.
In 2021, 68.1 pounds of chicken per person were available for human consumption, on a boneless, edible basis, compared with 56.2 pounds of beef. How does that compare to other proteins?
Have an idea? Want some money? If your answers were “yes” and “yes” and that idea is innovative in the world of agriculture, listen up.
Doug Mollenkopf raises beef cattle for seedstock and freezer beef with his young family on the outskirts of town. The area was evacuated shortly after the derailment.
Russia’s war in Ukraine, which started one year ago, has impacted food security and increased food inflation.
That’s a very 21st century question, but with lots of options filling the “dairy” fridge, guidance is on the way.
Beef Checkoff report shows that 81 percent of the population eats chicken at least once a week as opposed to only 69 percent that eat beef in that same timeframe.
Two southeast Senators receive crucial subcommittee appointments and we identify the county most impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Estate attorney recommends farm families learn about the different options that trusts can offer.
Building on 80 years of partnership, John Deere announced a donation of $1 million to the National FFA Organization.
Although the deadline for submitting the ag census just passed, NASS will continue to accept completed census questionnaires through the spring,
Mexico officials now issued a new decree as of this week calling for a ban on imports of biotech corn used for certain purposes, effective immediately.
Over the past 50 years, the cotton sector has reduced land use by 30%, cut soil loss by 45%, and reduced water consumption by 58%.
A two-panel discussion will take place at the 76th Annual Society for Range Management Meeting this Wednesday and will be live streamed via Facebook and YouTube.
The new report from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences set the estimated overall production losses at $1.03 billion.
Lauren Krogman, National Cotton Council, encourages growers to visit cotton.org’s contamination free page to learn more about approved module wrap and how to keep U.S. cotton clean.
Senator Chuck Grassley and a bipartisan group of Senators last week introduced the bipartisan piece of legislation. It has 22 total cosponsors.
At the USDA Conversation on Healthy School Meals Roundtable, Vilsack says, “Our commitment to the school meal programs comes from a common goal we all share – keeping kids healthy and helping them reach their full potential.”
The bipartisan Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act has now been introduced in both congressional chambers.
Florida's Vladimir Moreno pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit forced labor and racketeering charges.
The investment will help 64 electric cooperatives and utilities expand and modernize the nation’s rural electric grid and increase grid security.
The USDA's National Agri Statistics Service says farmers and ranchers must respond by February 6 online or through the mail
Work/life balance. It’s hard, right? Throw kids in the mix and it gets even more complicated…especially when childcare options are limited.
According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Centers for Environmental Information, the year 2022 was the sixth warmest year since global records began in 1880.
A multidisciplinary team of University of Georgia agriculture experts are working to determine causes and solutions to postharvest quality problems that have hit Georgia’s blueberry growers hard in recent seasons.
U.S. farm cash receipts from animals and animal products totaled $195.8 billion in 2021, led by receipts of cattle and calves at $72.9 billion, or 37 percent.
Farm Action, a farmer-led advocacy organization, is urging an investigation into egg prices.
American Farm Bureau Federation and 17 other organizations have now announced a legal challenge to the new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule released by the EPA.
Over the last two decades, USDA reports that the strongest rural job gains were in smaller industries that tend to employ high-skill workers.
National Farmers Union says the recent right-to-repair Memorandum of Understanding between American Farm Bureau and John Deere is riddled with potential loopholes.
USDA Economist Matt MacLachlan says food prices rose nearly 10.5% in December and gives his 2023 projections.
According to Patrick De Haan with GasBuddy, oil prices started the new year moving up slightly, and there is an expectation that fuel prices will climb in the first half of 2023.
AFBF President Duvall says the failed Farm Workforce Modernization Act did not do enough.
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says there will be no compromise when it comes to Mexico's ban on genetically modified corn. Meanwhile, one Alabama couple receives national accolades.
Secretary Vilsack was careful in recent comments not to overstep the general support he voiced last year for the Grassley-Fisher bill to boost price discovery and beef industry competition.
The American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere have established a memorandum of understanding when it comes to farmers and ranchers and their ability to repair their own equipment.
From Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow's retirement to an electric excavator, here is a dose of daily headlines.
The EOS Data Analytics project is the world's first agriculture-focused satellite constellation.
Fuel prices started to fall in some locations in early November, and continued through December. Where are the headed in the new year?
After more than a decade, Gary Black’s time as Georgia Agriculture Commissioner is ending
The bill with more than 4,000 pages contains many notable items important to U.S. farmers and ranchers.
The rule, released Friday, replaces the Navigable Waters Protection Rule that was put into place during the Trump Administration.
Ag exports are projected to reach $190 billion next year, but imports are projected to rise to $199 billion.
In 2021, ag exports accounted for 12 percent of the total value, up from nine percent in 2002
In 2023, FSA program decisions may not be as easy for cotton producers as they were in 2022.
As recently as 2015, China was spending more than $10 billion yearly on agricultural R & D. That level was roughly twice what the U.S. spent that year.
Congressman David Scott, a Georgia democrat, served as chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture for the past two years.
When complete this year, the Consumer Price Index for fresh vegetables will likely present the largest year-to-year gain since an 11 percent surge in 1998.
The goal of the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is to establish an Institute for Rural Partnership to research the causes and conditions of challenges facing rural areas.
Marilyn Hershey, chair of Dairy Management Inc., explains how Dairy Checkoff dollars are being used to reach this unique age group.
A new collaboration is now offering southern cotton growers the chance to participate in carbon markets.
Florida's incoming ag commissioner speaks up on Chinese land purchases, Alabama sees confirmed case of avian influenza, and the Georgia Farm Bureau celebrates 85 years.
Slowing things down right at the get-go is the loan application. The initial paperwork is 29-pages at the short end according the USDA FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux.
Twenty-four members of the House of Representatives step in as Mexico prepares for 2024 biotech corn ban.
“This farm bill that we’re debating in 2023 will need to be able to carry a label as the most climate-friendly bill that we have every passed in the Congress, in terms of agriculture," says former USDA Deputy Secretary Chuck Connor.
The Christmas tree industry is letting Americans know that there will be enough real trees available to meet the demand.
The Department of Agriculture on Monday announced the new Agricultural Science Center of Excellence for Nutrition and Diet for Better Health. This virtual center is part of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot effort to end cancer as we know it.
While CDC reports that numbers have soared nationally, domestic numbers remain low in the southeast.
Calendar year net farm income for 2022 is up nearly $20 billion and it's not solely attributable to inflation.
Trade is highly seasonal, with 99 percent of Christmas trees and 95 percent of poinsettias shipping between November and December.
President Biden consulted with his cabinet on Monday, and after the meeting is calling on Congress to step in.
For the first time ever, the USDA will collect data on farmers growing hemp and using precision technology in the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
President Biden says he wants rail unions and freight railroads to resolve their long-running contract dispute themselves, without saying publicly whether or not he’ll intervene or ask Congress to do so, barring an agreement.
The National Farmers Union says the retail price of turkey averages $1.99 a pound, and the farmers’ share is six cents per pound.
From Shawn Shepherd of ReFED, "What we're throwing away could feed every hungry American six-and-a-half meals."
A 45-day extension to the comment period on the proposed rule will give the industry more time to work through the 180-page filing.
The latest American Farm Bureau Federation Thanksgiving dinner survey shows grocery prices up 20% this year, building on a 14% increase from 2021.
The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging a pause on regulation until more information is known.
Heard before the Supreme Court in 2022, one case could have major impact on the Clean Water Act in 2023.
Can market fundamentals outweigh outside-market stressors? Hear from ShayLe Stewart, DTN livestock market analyst and host/founder of Cattle Market News.
Colin Woodall, NCBA CEO, responds to the National Security Memorandum to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of U.S. Food and Agriculture.
ShayLe Stewart, livestock market analyst, explains recent strength in cash cattle and gives insight into how long the rally could last.
Elections played out this week across states in America and many of those results could significantly impact agricultural policy over the next two years.
Pack your bags and get ready to travel to the Big Easy. New Orleans is playing host this January to the Beltwide Cotton Conferences.
A nod to the 90s, Sammy Kershaw vibes are running strong as traders this week focus on politics, inflation, and production numbers. With so many moving parts, one commodity broker says it feels like the perfect storm is brewing.
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack last week announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $73 million in 21 grant projects through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.
Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, says the biggest shortages are in the southeast.
John Deere recently announced it is investing $29.8 million to begin manufacturing cotton harvesters in the United States instead of China.
AFBF Economist Bernt Nelson dives into the positive factors behind the U.S. cattle market.
Marcia Bunger, Administrator of the USDA’s Risk Management Agency, shares details on a "Micro Farm" insurance policy.
New Zealand farmers recently gathered in towns and cities across the country to protest against the government’s plan to tax “agricultural emissions.”
If you pre-purchase inputs for 2023, is there one area where you’ll get the most bang for your buck?
Diane Pratt-Heavner, director of media relations with the School Nutrition Association, says farmers have played a big part in nutritious school meals for a long time.
Citrus, cattle, vegetable and melon operations among the hardest hit according to a University of Florida report on Tuesday
With a watchful eye on ammonia, The Fertilizer Institute's Corey Rosenbusch gives his outlook.
The third-largest rail workers union in the country is the first to say "no" to a deal brokered in part by the Biden administration.
The American Farm Bureau Federation and National Pork Producers Council challenged the ability of one state to set agricultural production standards for the entire country.
Tight stocks led to record high butter prices last quarter. Butter prices were one of the hot dairy industry topics during last week’s World Dairy Expo.
"For the EPA to proceed with their rulemaking to sort of have a race to the finish line with the Supreme Court is not a responsible regulatory perspective at this stage," says Kaitlynn Glover, NCBA.
The Senate Ag Committee easily passed the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act with bipartisan support in June, but chief sponsor Chuck Grassley failed to get a floor vote before midterm elections.
A recent scholarly movement is linking soil health not only to plant health but also to food nutrition.
As the Environmental Protection Agency pushes forward on its new Waters of the U.S. Rule, the Supreme Court is expected to make a decision that will have significant impacts.
The Department of Labor certified around 317,000 temporary jobs in fiscal year 2021 under the H-2A visa program, more than six times the number certified in 2005.
As farmers and ranchers assess damages from Hurricane Ian, the American Farm Bureau Federation is sharing the many programs available to help.
The Food and Drug Administration last week proposed updated criteria for labeling foods with the nutrient content claim "healthy" on their packaging.
The Beagle Brigade Act of 2022 would permanently authorize the Department of Agriculture’s National Detector Dog Training Center in Georgia.
Fall is here with Thanksgiving around the corner. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson says you’re going to notice higher prices for turkey and eggs.
The Administration announced Tuesday that $500 million in grants have been made available to increase American-made fertilizer production.
Plant-based beverage consumption is down according to Alan Bjerga of the National Milk Producers Federations
Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation, says that consumption of plant-based beverages is down.
Building on the success of the 2021 Mythbusting campaign, the National Pork Board is now working with country music star Luke Bryan for what’s described as “Mythbusting 2.0.”
Dr. Jody Campiche, National Cotton Council, dives into the latest round of USDA reports.
While consumers are changing some patterns in grocery shopping for proteins, foot traffic in restaurants was up in August.
A tentative agreement announced Thursday looks likely to head off a strike that would have brought freight trains across the U.S. to a screeching halt. However, the entire storyline showcases with a glaring spotlight how fragile the nation’s supply chain really is.
Citrus yellow vein clearing virus has shown up in California. As we work to limit the spread, how do you treat it?
Victoria Hornbaker, Director of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division of the California Department of Agriculture, identifies the symptoms that have only been seen domestically in California thus far.
For the first time in history, citrus yellow vein clearing virus has now been found in the United States.
Months after citrus yellow vein clearing virus was detected in California, many questions remain.
The National Cotton Council recently addressed a number of topics during their midyear meeting.
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal testified to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Wednesday to express his support.
Convenience is key according to livestock marketing and risk management specialist Elliot Dennis.
A USDA export forecast is down some two-and-a-half billion dollars on lower volumes of beef, cotton, and sorghum, while imports are up five billion dollars for a new record.
Since 2001, Bullard has been serving as the CEO for R-CALF USA. Several big discussions were had at their meeting including the continued push for mandatory country of origin labeling.
Invasion Science Research Institute, Matthew Thomas, Invasive Species, University of Florida
In California, the decision has now been made to ban the internal combustion engine in 2035. “Disappointed and mystified” is the way the Renewable Fuels Association is describing its reaction.
The National Cotton Council recently hosted four staff from the EPA headquarters in D.C. to focus on weed management farm tours.
According to FreightWaves.com, we are now hearing from union members who say that that board simply chose to kick the can down the road.
Recently “The Peanut Podcast,” a project of the National Peanut Board, featured an episode on innovators in the industry.
United States egg production totaled nine billion during July, down three percent from last year.
“Drivers are now benefiting from gas prices that are $1.11 less than their peak in mid-June,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson.
A revolutionary variety of grass developed in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture has recently taken root at some exclusive golf courses around the nation.
Nathan Miller, a professor at Georgetown University, presented on buying power in the beef packing industry.
Currently 52% of the contiguous U.S. is experiencing drought and at least 40% of the country has experienced drought for almost 2 full years.
Growing up in South Carolina, Brice said he was raised with a family in agriculture and has always had a deep appreciation for the work that farmers do.
Nathan ReedNathan Reed, chairman of the American Cotton Producers of the National Cotton Council, gives an update.
Due largely to a 4.6% drop in energy prices, month-to-month inflation was zero percent.
The program will include lectures and demonstrations on parasite control, herd health, marketing, management, and more.
With climate change emission reductions a big part of the bill, the debate over cost and impact is heating up
A MarketWatch article says the company needs to “dramatically cut costs and lower its spending, or it will wind up bankrupt.”
Registration is still open for the August 12-13 event featuring farm tours, NCBA clinicians, and breakout sessions.
The USDA reports China, Russia and Iran accounted for a combined 200 thousand acres of foreign-owned ag land in 2019.
Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Shannon Ferrell gives tangible steps for getting the process going.
Emphasizing that "fair" doesn't always work, Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Shannon Ferrell says to get a plan together when everyone is healthy and happy.
Incremental growth in newer markets helped to catapult U.S. beef export volume and value to records for the month of May.
Scott recently expressed worry over the amount of work yet to be done and the ability of the courts to take chemicals off the market.
From Giant African Snails to the Swisher/Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year, we take a look at regional headlines.
Cargill, Sanderson Farms, and Wayne Farms agreed to pay a combined $84 million in restitution to workers harmed by their alleged information sharing in order to settle civil antitrust lawsuits.
The U.S. freight rail network has seen disruptions as of late with rail unions announcing a strike and President Joe Biden establishing a presidential emergency board to help resolve the labor dispute.
"What's not fun about having a crown and sash," says the recently crowned Miss Agriculture USA.
The Hagstrom Report says child nutrition programs haven’t gotten reauthorized since 2010’s Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act.
Bill would provide permanent authorization for the National Detector Dog Training Center which trains detector dogs to sniff out prohibited agricultural items.
The American Star Awards represent the best of the best among thousands of American FFA Degree recipients.
Looking to manage your fertilizer dollars without negatively impacting your yield? Tissue sampling and smart application are key.
Researcher say that using brewer's yeast as a feed additive may lead to a reduction in methane gas emissions from cattle.
A new webinar series from the Soil Health Institute talks with social scientists, agronomists, and farmers about the topic.
The June Rural Mainstreet Index from Creighton University sank into negative territory for the first time since September of 2020.
The deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to complete applications for the Emergency Relief Program is July 22.
Nominate them to be the 2023 America Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year! The deadline is July 15, 2022.
The highly invasive agricultural pest has been eradicated twice before in Florida at a cost of millions of dollars.
A bipartisan letter sent last week outlined the negative impact the poor service is having on the fertilizer industry and the overall agricultural sector.
Robbie Minnich, National Cotton Council, outlines findings in a recent report from Federal Maritime commissioner Rebecca Dye.
The USDA has added nearly $1 billion to existing funding to help schools purchase American-grown food for their meal programs.
At the retail level, gasoline is up 50-percent from a year ago. Diesel has seen a 74-percent increase from a year ago.
Along with clearer labels, American’s also want separate store placement to prevent accidental purchase.
The crop is in the ground. Josh Byford of Helena Agri-Enterprises explains how to maximize your fertility investment as the season progresses.
AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan says that the overall cost for the cookout is up 17% or about $10 from last year.
With the Extractor tissue sampling program, a Helena professional will strategically pull tissue samples from a farmer’s field and measure key nutrients in the crop.
With 895 million acres of farmland nationwide in 2021, the average farm size was 445 acres, only slightly greater than the 440 acres recorded in the early 1970s.
According to Zippy Duvall, AFBF, "it will provide a new oversight and enforcement authority through the Federal Maritime Commission."
Georgia sees new egg hatchery, Alabama agriculture center plans fall through, and Florida citrus growers approve assessment.
The USDA is seeking information on what obstacles exist to expanding and developing new fertilizer capacity.
An Orlando jury found the Department did not properly compensate a Zellwood producer after destroying his trees.
However, after adjusting for inflation, 2022 year-to-date exports are up four percent by value compared to the same period last year.
Introducing peanut foods as early can actually prevent the development of a peanut allergy by up to 86%.
The online toolkit from the American Farm Bureau Federation gives you all the information you need before voting.
Diesel is averaging $5.56, $5.44, and $5.63 per gallon respectively for Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
Kubota Corp. announced last week that it’ll be building a new factory in Gainesville specifically dedicated to the construction of front-end loaders.
Veronica Nigh, American Farm Bureau, states that, "In the second quarter of the fiscal year 2022, which is January through March, the number of applications for H2A workers, which is the Temporary Ag Worker Visa Program increased by more than 17 percent, year over year."
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley asked Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack at a recent Ag Committee hearing if the EPA consulted him before urging the Supreme Court not to hear a challenge to California restrictions on the widely-used herbicide glyphosate.
The water footprint of peanuts has been relatively small for decades, but updated data shows the industry has improved water efficiency by nearly a third.
Shawna Morris, National Milk Producers Federation Senior Vice President of Trade Policy, says it’s a matter of supply for produced formula rather than milk ingredients.
China’s American agricultural land holdings have risen during the last decade to $2 billion worth of land.
Dr. Megan Van Emon, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, discusses body condition scores in cattle.
Experts are now saying that it’s important to realize that modern farm technology is vulnerable to attacks by hackers.
A recent paper out of Colorado State University suggests the loss of bats due to White-nose syndrome costs U.S. agriculture up to $495 million a year.
Agriculture groups are finding themselves on opposite sides of a new piece of federal legislation.
Georgia's Center for Food Safety has just been awarded a three-year, $599,900 grant to research blue light technology in reducing foodborne pathogens.
Cory Rosenbush with The Fertilizer Institute says farmers should prepare to endure a volatile fertilizer market for another year or so.
Dr. Jody Campiche, National Cotton Council, runs through the latest round of UDSA WASDE numbers.
Lauren Highfill Williams, National Peanut Board, explains how peanuts became such an integral part of baseball.
Input costs are going up, right? Well, wrong…on one front. Altosid IGR, a horn fly feed-through control, has actually seen a drop in price as of late.
After two years of being virtual, the National Peanut Board got to meet with guests recently at The Culinary Institute of America for the Next Gen Food Summit.
The transition toward remote work at the start of COVID-19 led to a dramatic decrease in consumer demand for dress clothing, which has continued to affect the entire supply chain of cotton and wool.
Adrienne DeSutter, an agriculture mental health specialist, gives tips for managing stress on the farm.
Georgia elementary students could increase agriculture classes, ready-to-eat chicken recalled, and nominations are open for "Farm Dog of the Year."
The "cattle contract library" is aimed at improving price transparency in cattle markets, thereby helping independent producers get a fairer price.
In 2021, U.S. peanut growers delivered one of their best crops in decades. Anticipation is for acre competition in 2022.
Russia, China, and the United Kingdom top trade headlines according to the American Farm Bureau.
An investigation is ongoing after a Cessna 340 crashed into the General Mills plant in Covington, Georgia killing two people.
Annual food inflation jumped 8.8 percent in March, according to the latest government figures, the biggest jump since 1981.
Nearly 100 members of Congress including 35 from the Cotton Belt recently wrote President Joe Biden asking for a review of all available options to lower the cost of fertilizer.
Mark P. Becker is the newly announced Association of Public and Land-grant Universities President.
Legislation seeks to address the supply chain backlog in the freight network at U.S. ports.
Matt Joyner of Florida Citrus Mutual outlines legislative priorities at the state level.
While spring supply challenges are always an issue, Corey Rosenbusch of The Fertilizer Institute says prices will be especially high for farmers without secured fertilizer this year.
U.S. total farm tractor sales fell 21.1% for the month of March with 10% lower inventory levels.
Researchers at Kansas State University say hemp could be used as a stress reducer for cattle
The White House Monday released the Rural Playbook, which the Biden administration says will benefit rural communities.
Have a neighbor bothered by bad smells, dust, or noise emanating from your farm? If that farm is in Georgia, a means of protection is almost in place.
A new trade accord has resulted in the U.K. removing retaliatory tariffs on a number of American exports including Florida orange juice.
More than 175 fishing, food advocacy and environmental groups call on the Biden administration to revoke the Trump Administration's executive order, "Promoting Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth."
Launched in the summer of 2020, the Trust Protocol is voluntary for U.S. cotton producers and allows reporting on six key sustainability metrics from the farm-level.
“I LOVE Strawberries,” is the newest title from Feeding Minds Press, the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s publishing venture
The United States Supreme Court will be looking at two blockbuster agriculture cases later this year with the potential to add a third.
Florida approves 10 land and conservation easement acquisitions, Georgia brings ag to the (mobile) classroom, and Alabama ups its goat inventory.
A Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act will likely come after the Easter/Passover break.
Gone to the grocery store lately? Food prices are up and climbing. Dr. Scott Brown discusses consumer demand.
The standard was created to address inferior wrap that was beginning to come into the marketplace.
The University of Florida Peanut Breeding Program has developed a new variety, Alabama works to name its state legume, and Georgia apple marketing receives assessment rates.
Last month the New York Times ran an opinion piece that was entitled “Meet the People Getting Paid to Kill our Planet” and it targeted livestock producers as well as the cattle industry as a whole.
Study confirms a 15.8% increase in daily weight gains for cattle treated with-through solution.
According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, "Poor nutrition is connected to the leading cause of illnesses that take over 600,000 lives every year."
There’s an increasing likelihood that the next Farm Bill will be written during a time of high commodity prices.
Challenging times, with rising supply costs and heartbreaking events, have just showcased how important food security is.
The American Farm Bureau Federation in partnership with Farm Credit is looking to reward $165,000 in startup funds to 10 businesses.
Some of the initial work began in the last few weeks with the House Agriculture Committee holding a series of hearings.
A will directs what happens after a person dies and makes life simpler for heirs, but two other documents are just as important.
Georgia cotton production rises 23%, Alabama legislature looks to increase truck weights, and Florida Farm Bureau donates 30.5 million pounds of food.
Four new mission trips were added in 2022 as the USDA works to expand markets for American commodities.
Genome-edited beef cattle boast short-hair or “slick” coat seen in some conventionally bred cattle
Each year approximately 100,000 children under 20 years of age are injured on farms and over 100 are killed.
Food trends are always fun to watch and right now the National Peanut Board says there are four new peanut product trends to take notice of.
Horn flies cost the U.S. cattle industry a projected $1 billion annually. Mark Upton, Central Life Sciences, discusses a strategy to combat the pest.
March 7-11 is Ag Safety Awareness Program Week. Why the safety spotlight? The latest numbers from the CDC show that in 2019, 410 farmers and farm workers died from a work-related injury resulting in a fatality rate of 19.4 deaths per 100,000 workers.
The Biden Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation did recently announce that $450 million in grant funds had been made available to expand port capacity.
The race is on to get to $200 billion in value annually for U.S. ag exports. We’re not there yet, but we did have a record year in 2021 setting the pace at $172.5 billion worth of ag exports. This year, the USDA is predicting $183.5 billion.
“It is remarkable, remarkable how aligned our parties are…both political parties are when it comes to ag issues generally and the states," says National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Executive Director Ted McKinney.
“The demand for Hereford cattle continues to grow and over a year ago we had more bulls sold at a higher average across the country," says AHA Executive Vice President Jack Ward.
Planning a trip to the Dominican Republic? It can be tempting, but also may be put you in contact with African swine fever.
Overall, food prices increased by an average of 3.9 percent last year compared to 2020. That number represents the highest annual increase since 2008.
Strong demand for cotton is expected to continue through 2022.US cotton growers saw a big surge in market prices in 2021 thanks to strong demand in both domestic and export markets.
Resurge, a product from Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC, helps improve fertilizer efficiency by giving it something to hold onto.
As of Friday, the Associated Press reported a U.S. Embassy announcement that Washington was lifting a ban on Mexican avocadoes, freeing the way for exports to resume after a week-long hiatus.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the allocation of $50,000,000 in grant funds to help the seafood industry in 25 states and territories.
“We want to make sure we’re not discriminated, we’re treated fairly equally, and we have fair market access into the U.S., and to Canada, as well," says Mexican Embassy Ag Counselor Luis Martinez.
Did you get a tractor for Valentine’s Day? Me neither. But, looking at recent sales trends, it looks like somebody may have…even if they bought it for themselves. Overall ag tractor sales in the U.S. continued rising into January 2022
From digital images to the real deal, Valentine’s Day signals roses. It’s estimated that more than 250 million of the flower are produced for the holiday.
USDA data shows 2021 exports of U.S. farm and food products totaled $177 billion, 18 percent higher than 2020 and nearly 15 percent higher than the previous record set in 2014. But is it because we exported more? Or because what we exported was worth more?
Cattle producers from across the nation were "gone to Texas" at the start of this month to attend the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention. At an unsure time of high inputs, packer consolidation, and a shrinking cow herd, you can imagine that if there was ever a time for kumbaya upon constituents, this year wasn't it.
"Every farmer's got a great story - whether they know it or not, they've got a great story," says Where the Food Comes From creator Chip Carter.
"Celebrate with us and share your FFA story during #FFAWeek," says National FFA Southern Region Vice President Erik Robinson. Robinson is a criminal justice major at the University of Georgia.
“The AVMA announced earlier this month that products that have typically been over the counter - so your injectable penicillin and oxytetracycline - those products are going to become by prescription as soon as 2022, but definitely by 2023," says Dr. Heather Grimm.
From a per-capita consumption number of 28 pounds per year in 1960 to a projected 98.8 pounds in 2022, Americans have steadily added more and more chicken to their plates.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterinary jobs are expected to grow 17% from 2020 to 2030.