nominations

Nominations Being Accepted for Peanut Efficiency Award

Dan Peanuts

Nominations are currently being accepted for this year’s Peanut Efficiency Award. Tyron Spearman has more details.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

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Varying Conditions Have Traders Looking Ahead

Dan Commodities, Economy

With the market closed tomorrow, traders have varying conditions to consider as they look ahead. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

american agriculture

American Agriculture History Minute: New Opportunities Opened in Agriculture

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. After the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the American victory in the War of 1812, plus the building of canals and the introduction of steamboats, new opportunities opened up in agriculture. And in times of rapid economic growth, a farmer could still improve the land he was on for far more …

USMEF

USMEF Hosts Trade Seminar With African Countries Matching Exporters with Buyers

Dale Sandlin General

The US Meat Export Federation hosted a trade seminar in Ghana with the aim of bringing together US red meat exporters with buyers from twelve African nations. During the two-day event, importers and exporters held direct meetings, heard presentations from USDA, USMEF and representatives from the US Cattle industry, as well as successful African meat businesses. Matt Copeland USMEF Africa …

China

How Tariff’s Impacts on Cotton Considered in WASDE Report

Dale Sandlin General

As the tariff discussions continue, the impact on agricultural crops is of concern for many in the southeast. As USDA released the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report this month, USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer shares the considerations that tariffs had in these estimates and the impacts on global cotton markets. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

Florida

An Update on Livestock Bills in Florida’s Legislative Session

Dale Sandlin General

The Florida Legislature is considering nearly 2,000 bills this session with many impacting the livestock industry. We caught up with Sam Ard, Director of Government Affairs with Florida Cattlemen’s Association for an update on the funding for the Cattle Enhancement Board. Ard also provided an update on the Florida Farm Bill’s progress. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

southeast farmers

What to Consider for Peanut Producers During Planting Season

Clint Thompson Peanuts

By Clint Thompson Though still early, according to Scott Monfort, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension peanut agronomist, peanut plantings have begun in fields in South Georgia. The Georgia Peanut Commission and UGA Peanut Team advise growers about what to consider when planting this year’s crop. “The primary thing to think about right now is getting a good start. Getting a …

Farm Bill

Efforts to Help Farmers

Dan Economy, Farm Bill, Legislative

A few legislative leaders have been listening to farmers and are making it a priority to help because of the current conditions many are facing. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

cattle on feed

Cattle on Feed Report Comes Early This Month

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Marketing

The Cattle on Feed Report this month will be released a day earlier than normal. Mark Oppold explains why and what some of the early thoughts are for the numbers here in April. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

veterinarian

AVMA Echoes Calls for Getting More Veterinarians into High-Need Areas

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Legislative, Livestock

After working with congressional offices and other stakeholders, the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) advocacy work led to the recent reintroduction of the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act in the House and Senate. The bipartisan legislation would help recruit and retain veterinarians in underserved and rural areas. The AVMA strongly endorses the bill, which would expand the reach and maximize the …