The U.S. Mexico Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), that President Trump recently signed, includes a textile chapter that offers significant improvements for domestic textile manufacturers and workers. National Cotton Council (NCC) Vice President of Washington Operations, Reece Langley, explains how this will benefit the U.S. cotton industry. For more information go to the NCC website. http://www.cotton.org/ Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
U.S. Pork Exports Set Record in 2019
Last year was a banner year for U.S. pork exports in terms of volume and value, reaching almost $7 billion. That comes from U.S. Department of Agriculture data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Exports of U.S. beef were below 2018 record levels, while lamb export volume was the second-largest on record. Pork exports rose to just over 282,000 …
Houston Wraps Up Year as NCBA President
Before the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas comes to an end Saturday, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Jennifer Houston from Sweetwater, Tenn., will see her term as President come to an end. She told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman it’s been a great year in many ways. Marty Smith from Florida will take over …
Saving Things Now for Your Spring Garden
Cathy Isom has a list of some things you should be saving right now for your Spring garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even though it’s still cold outside and gardening is probably the last thing on your mind. It shouldn’t be. In fact, there are some things you need to be saving right now to prepare …
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
(USDA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. A pilot hemp insurance program through Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) provides coverage against loss of yield because of insurable causes of loss for hemp grown for fiber, grain or cannabidiol (CBD) oil, and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance …
Research Report Day Beneficial for Georgia Peanut Commission
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission’s annual Research Report Day is vital to the commission’s research committee in determining what projects need additional funding and what new research ideas might need to be pursued in the future, according to Donald Chase. Chase, a Macon County, Georgia farmer and chairman of the peanut commission’s research committee, believes research from the …
CattleFax Sees Positive Cattle Outlook for 2020
During this morning’s CattleFax outlook session at the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas, a roomful of producers from across the country heard more about strong beef demand and possibly stronger prices. Afterwards, Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman caught up with CattleFax Vice President of Industry Affairs, Kevin Good, who said their message is generally upbeat. From the National …
Strong Demand, Leverage Shift Adds Optimism for Year Ahead
Focus on consumers a requirement for continued beef industry success (NCBA) — Beef demand is strong and with U.S. cattle numbers plateauing, prices are likely to be stronger in the year ahead as consumers at home and abroad support industry profitability. That was the message delivered during the popular CattleFax outlook session, held as part of the 2020 Cattle Industry …
Florida’s Blackbeard’s Ranch Recognized for Outstanding Stewardship Practices
(NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced Blackbeard’s Ranch in Myakka, Fla., as the winner of the 2019 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). The award was presented at the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 1991, by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to recognize outstanding land stewards in the cattle industry, …
Important Month for Peanut Farmers
February is an important month for many peanut farmers. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …