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Marketing Hemp to Children
Southeast Regional Ag News
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.
Federal Milk Marketing Order Progress Report
Line on Agriculture
The National Milk Producers Federation is pleased with the proposed changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order.
Proposed USDA Rule to Create Fairness for Contract Poultry Growers
Line on Agriculture
USDSA Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack says this proposed rule deals with unfair and deceptive practices by the poultry processors.
FDACS Announces 2024 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Sandra Moore, of Hillsborough County, is the first Woman of the Year in Agriculture winner representing the tropical fish industry.
Promises Continue on Last Year’s Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson says his committee will “without a doubt” mark up a farm bill before Memorial Day on May 27.
Farmers Sue the Biden Administration
Southeast Regional Ag News
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
How Expensive is Your Grocery Cart?
Southeast Regional Ag News
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.
USDA Drops Data Set for U.S. Ranchers
California Ag Today
Tanner Beymer, senior director of government affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says the July Cattle Report from USDA NASS carries a lot of weight for the big picture.
To Fund or Not to Fund the GA Citrus Commission
Southeast Regional Ag News
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.
A South Korean Appetite for U.S. Goods
California Ag Today
“U.S. food and agricultural products are recognized by South Korean consumers and importers for their reliability, their quality, and their sustainability," says Alexis Taylor, USDA.
The Goodest Farm Dogs
Southeast Regional Ag News
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
FDACS Readies Itself for New Headquarters
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture touts funding for new headquarters as a significant victory for Florida agriculture.
National Farmers Union Applauds USDA Packers and Stockyards Act Rule
Line on Agriculture
“What this does is, actually bring greater clarity into the Packers and Stockyards Act," according to National Famers Union executive director, Rob LaRew.
USDA Directs Money to Wildfire Mitigation in High Risk Areas
Line on Agriculture
USDA seeks to protect communities and infrastructure from catastrophic wildfires.
Multiple Factors Lead to Lower 2024 Farm Income Forecast
Line on Agriculture
USDA Economist, Carrie Litkowski gives details on why USDA is forecasting a 26% decline in farm income for this year.
USDA Expects Lower Direct Government Payment to Farmers in 2024
Line on Agriculture
Several factors are playing into why USDA expects there to be $2 billion less than last year.
Idalia Funds Approved
Southeast Regional Ag News
On Tuesday, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that more than $4.5 million has been approved for farmers impacted.
Efforts to Reduce Food Waste in the Chicken Industry
Southeast Regional Ag News
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
Have a USDA Payment? Hop Online!
Southeast Regional Ag News
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.
USDA's Remote Grading Pilot
Line on Agriculture
USDA Secretary of Agriculture announced the launch of the program while in Colorado speaking about value-added and food security topics.