The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers, or SPUR, Guaranteed Loan Program includes seafood processing. U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Seafood Director Michael Illenberg explains the need for this inclusion. “The strengthening of seafood exports, there are a lot of opportunities for our fisheries and our aquaculture producers to export seafood to other countries to help …
Florida Farm Bureau Federation President Jeb Smith sat down with Southeast AgNet to discuss Amendment 2’s defeat and what he sees as the next steps for Florida agriculture. In reference to the beef industry, this is what Smith shared. “I think too, moving in from an optimistic standpoint, I think there are some good opportunities. The beef industry, even though …
Peanut stocks and processing report from USDA has been issued for the month of September, that’s the second month of the marketing year, showing that peanuts are up 17.2 percent in storage compared to last year. Remember they had a big crop last year, but this crop is still in the field and not yet determined. Raw peanuts and primary …
Country elevators own more grain than usual at harvest, and that can and likely will affect basis levels around the country. Officials at CoBank say some country elevators could end up owning over 50% of the local corn and soybean crops, versus a typical 35, maybe 40% at most. Many producers took advantage of the August rally that extended into …
The Civil War transformed American agriculture, leaving many farms in the hands of women, children, and older farmers. As men left their fields and livestock behind to serve in the military, women took on expanded responsibilities to keep farms operating and help sustain the nation’s food supply. An installment of Mark Oppold’s American Agriculture History Minute, sponsored by AgriLiquid, examines …
The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds its growers about an upcoming webinar that will address decisions pertaining to the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. The American Cotton Producers will hold a webinar on Monday, Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. to discuss grower decisions relating to ARC/PLC elections for the 2026 crop season. The 2026 projected marketing …
According to the latest USDA trade data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, September beef exports topped 81,000 metric tons, up 1% from a year ago. Export value climbed 8% to more than $712 million. Strong demand from Taiwan led the way, with additional gains reported in South Korea and throughout the Caribbean. Beef export value also improved in …
December 11th is the deadline for producers to sign up for the 26th edition of the ARC program or the PLC, Price Loss Coverage. Producers must enroll through a signed contract each year. Previous year’s contracts ended in 2025, but producers now have the option to sign a new multi-year contract for 26 to 31. They just got a check …
Farmers in early American agriculture quickly learned that production decisions could have a significant impact on market prices and profitability. As agricultural production expanded and new technologies made it possible to grow more crops, farmers experienced firsthand the economic realities of supply and demand. In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold explores how the cotton gin …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 6, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended November 06, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 9,819 head compared to 15,437 last week and 11,543 last …
