Soybean Trade Hopes Rise Despite No Ag Mention in Trump-Xi Call A recent phone call between President Trump and Chinese President Xi has reignited speculation in the grain markets — but notably, agriculture was left out of the discussion. “President Trump made no mention of agriculture during a phone call on trade with Chinese President Xi last month.” While wheat …
Revolutionizing Cattle Feeding in the 1920s In the mid-1920s, central Iowa cattle feeder Gage A. Kent recognized that raising superior cattle required more than care—it required proper nutrition. While most feed at the time relied on low-cost fillers, Kent believed that young calves deserved high-quality feed supplements to ensure better growth and health. The Creation of Kent Baby Beef Kent …
The Florida Beef Council is celebrating a highly successful run in this year’s Southeastern States Digital Campaign, partnering with other state beef councils to deliver the beef message directly to consumers throughout the summer. We caught up with Deanne Maples from the Florida Beef Council for more details. “So it’s the Southeastern States Digital Campaign. And I wanna start by …
As the Georgia National Fair continues, the Georgia Beef Board is making a strong impact by promoting beef and engaging with consumers on the ground. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle for a mid-fair update on how things are going. “We have a lot of enthusiasm from consumers. We’re getting a lot of great questions, a lot of interest about …
October is officially Beef Month in Alabama, and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is pulling out all the stops to promote beef from the pasture to the plate. We caught up with Bailey Watson from the association to learn more about this month’s activities and how Alabamians can get involved. “At the state level, our biggest priority this month is to …
Georgia Ag Commissioner Highlights Team Effort Behind $531 Million Block Grant Following the devastating impact of last year’s storm, the announcement of the Hurricane Helene Block Grant last week brings a much-needed $531 million in relief for Georgia’s agricultural community. The funding is aimed at helping farmers recover losses tied to the storm’s destruction, and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper …
USDA Peanut Stocks and Processing Report for August Shows Mixed Market Trends The USDA has released its Peanut Stocks and Processing Report for the month of August, revealing a combination of increases in storage and shelling, but declines in peanut usage across multiple product categories. The report shows that peanut in storage is about 1.51 billion pounds. That’s up 33.6% …
Late last month, a USDA press release sparked significant conversation within the cattle industry. Many producers and stakeholders believed an incentive or heifer retention program was being introduced. However, Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), provided important clarification in a recent discussion. “This is one of those really good examples of …
EPA Awards $48 Million for Water System Recovery in Hurricane Helene-Affected States The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $48 million in disaster relief funding to support water systems in southeastern states devastated by Hurricane Helene. This critical funding will aid in restoring and strengthening drinking water and wastewater infrastructure that was damaged or destroyed by the storm. The …
Crude Oil Prices Drop to Lowest Since May as Demand Weakens Globally Keeping an eye on crude oil as we begin this second week of October. Crude oil continues to trade at the lowest level since late May. The oil market has entered October on a weaker note, as sellers remain in full control and prices continue to decline. OPEC …
