Completing his first market visit to Hong Kong since the pandemic restrictions were lifted, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, reports opportunity in the Asian market. 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 …
Looking at Brazil’s Corn Crop
Today, Mark Oppold has a look at the corn crop in Brazil, and how that may be affecting the markets here. 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 through SharpShooter™June …
Georgia Soybean Producer New Record Holder
By Clint Thompson It not uncommon for a Georgia soybean producer to hold the record for most bushels per acre. What is different about Alex Harrell is his record year eclipsed 200 bushels for the first time. Harrell, located in Smithville, Georgia, produced 206.7 bushels per acre last year, eclipsing the previous record of 191 bushels, set in 2019 by …
USDA Announces Remote Beef Grading Pilot Program
Many producers have found added value for their cattle through marketing freezer beef in their communities. Until now, though inspected for sale by USDA, those locally slaughtered cattle have been left without valuable quality grades. Following a recent feasibility study, USDA has announced a pilot program for remote beef grading. United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, announced the remote …
Not Too Late: GCC Encourages Registration for Upcoming Event
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) is a less than a week away. Registration is ongoing for the annual event, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 31 at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center. GCC Executive Director Taylor Sills discussed the value of his growers attending the meeting, which will include presentations from the UGA Extension Cotton …
Short Positions in the Corn Market
We are seeing more short positions in the corn market than normal for this time of the year. Mark Oppold has more details. 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 …
Fed’s January 2024 Beige Book on Ag Economy
The Federal Reserve Board released its January 2024 Beige Book, a summary of its commentary on the current economic conditions in each Federal Reserve District. In the sixth district around Atlanta, low cattle supply led to higher cattle prices, but consumers are substituting less expensive proteins and preventing full pass-through of prices. In the eighth district near St. Louis, ongoing …
Impact of FCA Legislative Quarterly
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association held their legislative quarterly meeting last week in Tallahassee. Bringing together cattle producers in the Florida capitol for conversations with legislators to highlight FCA’s priorities for the year. To share more on this is Dusty Holley, Florida Cattlemen’s Association Director of Field Services. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
USDA Helps Fund U.S. Peanut Promotion in New and Existing Markets
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is working hard to promote U.S. commodities, including peanuts, in international markets. Tyron Spearman has more. 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 through SharpShooter™June …
ACA Launches New Resource for Cattlemen
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association recently launched an exciting new resource for cattlemen: the Cattle Connect podcast. Hear more from ACA Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Kayla Greer. 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 …