The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is holding their Spring Conference in Kansas City, Missouri this week. During the event, a media conference was held where USMEF President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, talked about the recent breakthroughs that are important to the U.S. red meat industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
High Protein Grain You Can Grow in Your Garden
If you are a person unable to eat rice, and may be on a high protein diet, Cathy Isom lets you know about a popular grain you can grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Quinoa is a pseudo-grain that is high in protein that has taken the world by storm. More people are turning …
“Beef Cattle Industry Has Great Story to Tell” On Climate
Direct Emissions From Beef Cattle Only 2% of Total U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Lyons-Blythe Testifies Testifying on behalf of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Kansas cattle producer Debbie Lyons-Blythe delivered a clear message about eCommerce carbon offsets at a U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on climate change. “The U.S. cattle industry is proud of its history as stewards of …
Dry Weather Hampering Peanut Planting
Planting progress continues across the Southeast, but as Tyron Spearman reports, dry conditions are hampering peanut planting in many areas of the Southeast. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
After Tariffs are Removed, What’s Next for USMCA?
The tariffs on Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminum imports are history, removing a key barrier to ratifying the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). However, Democrats are still not close to giving full support to the Trump Administration’s biggest trade victory. Agri-Pulse says Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says, “There are still many other issues that are outstanding before Democrats would …
Deere Slowing Production of Farm Equipment
John Deere says it will slow production output at certain facilities by as much as 20 percent year-over-year during the second half of 2019. Reasons for the decision range from trade uncertainty to a host of other issues pressuring the ag industry. Director of Investor Relations Josh Jepsen says output reductions will mainly focus on large equipment in the North …
Excellence in Beef Course Held in Florida
Together with the University of Florida, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently conducted an Excellence in Beef Course. DeAnne Maples, FBC director of beef marketing and promotion, explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman what the event was all about. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Cotton and Peanut Planting Progress
Progress continues with both cotton and peanut planting across the region. Brad Rippey, U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist, has the latest progress reports, first for cotton: Rippey updates the progress report for peanut planting: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Winner Chosen in Bama’s Best Beef Contest
A winner has been announced in the 2019 Bama’s Best Beef Contest. Ali Cantrell, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association director of education and outreach, has details about the delicious beef meal that was chosen. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
More Promotions for Georgia Beef Month
May Beef Month in Georgia continues with various promotions and events taking place. In this Beef Checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia, director of public relations and industry information for the Georgia Beef Board, talks about a big event that took place this past weekend. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …