Nigeria, a Win for US Beef Producers, Dairy Checkoff Dollars Redirected

Line on Agriculture
USMEF is accelerating efforts to reintroduce U.S. beef in Saudi Arabia after restrictive EV feed-traceability barriers were lifted.

Separately, USDA directed the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board to halt funding for environmental science/governance, net-zero, and climate-neutrality projects, refocusing checkoff dollars on long-term producer value following a related lawsuit.

USDA Draws New Line on Dairy Checkoff Spending

California Ag Today
Agriculture Department says producer dollars should focus on strengthening markets.

The Peanut Digging Decision

Southeast Regional Ag News
Harvest is here, but a few days can make a difference when deciding when those peanuts are ready to come out of the ground.

Could Father’s Day Become U.S. Beef Day in Japan?

Southeast Regional Ag News
USMEF promotion encourages consumers to celebrate Dad with American beef.

USMEF Looks to Make U.S. Beef a Father's Day Tradition in Japan

California Ag Today
Creative holiday campaign aims to boost demand for U.S. beef exports

Georgia Beef Producers Renew Commission Assessment

Southeast Regional Ag News
Beef producers approve continued $1-per-head assessment to fund research, education and promotion.

R-CALF Farm Bill Priorities

Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA, led by CEO Bill Bullard, is advocating for specific measures in the farm bill currently under Senate review. Key points include the need to revise a cattle procurement tool that allows meat packers to manipulate prices through unpriced formula contracts, which removes cattle from competitive price discovery markets

Legislation Targets Major Meatpackers and National Cheese Day

The Agribusiness Update
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation aimed at lowering grocery prices by increasing competition within the meatpacking industry, and the dairy checkoff is using today, National Cheese Day to promote cheese as a high-protein snack option.

Mental Health Awareness Month

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
During Mental Health Awareness Month, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall wants farmers and ranchers across the nation to know that it’s okay to admit you’re not okay.

2026 Hurricane Outlook: Encouraging, Not Carefree

Southeast Regional Ag News
The Florida Farm Bureau highlights a below-normal forecast and practical steps for producers.

Drones: A Bird’s-Eye Business Plan

California Ag Today
Rethinking time, labor, and opportunity costs with modern technology.

From Hobby to Ranch Hand

Southeast Regional Ag News
How a drone became one of the most useful tools in the pickup.

Ag Unionization Bill Fails

Fruit Grower Report
A Senate Bill in Olympia that would have given Washington farmworkers the right to collective bargaining has died, for this year anyway.

United Soybean Board Members Appointed; Leader Leaves

Line on Agriculture
Illinois soybean farmer Rob Shaffer has been appointed to the United Soybean Board (USB) by the US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins. Shaffer is one of 77 directors across the U.S. who use checkoff funds to enhance farmer profitability and promote soybean trade globally

Finding Opportunity for U.S. Beef Abroad

Southeast Regional Ag News
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.

U.S. Prime Beef Takes on Japan

California Ag Today
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.

Have Your Say: Beef Checkoff Survey Open for Producers

California Ag Today
Share your feedback on how Checkoff dollars are driving beef demand and get a chance to win a prize.

Dairy Rule Changes Cost CA Farmers $55 Million in Three Months

California Ag Today
American Farm Bureau’s Market Intel shows new USDA pricing rules cutting class prices by up to 92 cents per hundredweight.

North Carolina Disaster Funds and Food Animal Vet Shortage

The Agribusiness Update
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture sent out the first round of checks to farmers through the 2024 Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.

Florida to Ramp Up Enforcement at Agricultural Entry Points

Southeast Regional Ag News
Attorney General James Uthmeier says ag inspection stations will see tighter checks following fatal crash linked to a truck driver in the country illegally.