The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) worked to find outlets for beef and pork products that would typically be exported to China. Due to steep Chinese retaliatory tariffs on US goods the US Meat Export Federation’s international offices worked together to identify new markets for beef and pork products that have typically been purchased by buyers in China. China retaliatory …
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) continues to get a lot of pushbacks on a proposal to expand agricultural futures trade to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. CFTC maintains that a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week trade would make the market more vibrant and reflect the changing dynamics in world trade. They add, though, it is open to a 24-6 …
From the National Ag Statistics Service (NASS), as of this week, the U.S. peanut crop is 81% planted with 69% last week, 80% last year, and 80% is the five-year average. Conditions of the peanut crop, they said, is 2% very poor, 5% poor, 28% fair, 59% good, and 6% excellent. From the peanut specialists in Georgia, overall, they said, …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a statement this week regarding disaster aid for farmers. With the process of distributing federal disaster aid to some states still ongoing, USDA Director of Communications Seth W. Christensen criticized Congressional Democrats in his statement for, “politicizing disaster aid for farmers in need across the country.” Christensen’s statement said, “Congressional Democrats are playing …
In a story from the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB), farmer sentiment in May climbed to its highest level since May of 2021. The Purdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index reached 158, 10 points above April. Behind the sentiment improvement, farmers’ views were much more optimistic about U.S. agricultural export prospects combined with a less negative view …
I’m Mark Oppold with an American agriculture history minute tells us today about how One-room schoolhouses are part of American agriculture history. The Eureka Schoolhouse in Springfield, Vermont, was one of the earliest recorded one-room schools built in 1785. As settlers moved west, the one-room schoolhouse model moved with them. Abraham Lincoln attended a one-room school in 1822 in rural …
As tariff discussions and trade negotiations continue, the need for fair and free trade amongst nations is a key factor for the cattle industry according to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. We spoke with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs with NCBA who highlighted the non-tariff items that could impact the cattle industry. To learn more, visit southeastagnet.com. Dale …
Each month, the USDA releases its Peanut Stocks and Processing report, a valuable benchmark for U.S. peanut farmers and processors. The latest numbers for the period August through April reveal a mixed story of consumer behavior, government purchasing, and market shifts. Key Peanut Product Trends Snack Market Grows In contrast, peanuts used in snack foods rose 3.9% in the most …
Purdue University researchers have developed an innovative, paper-based diagnostic test for rapidly detecting avian influenza. The novel test addresses the urgent need for an efficient and cost-effective surveillance tool to combat the global threat posed by avian influenza viruses. The test is suitable for use in field settings, including areas with limited access to advanced laboratory facilities. A key advantage …
As we cross the five-month mark in 2025, a new ranking of top-traded commodities highlights some unexpected leaders and laggards in the market. From precious metals to grains and livestock, market performance tells a dynamic story of economic sentiment, supply pressures, and shifting demand. Top Performers So Far Leading the pack is gold, which has seen a remarkable 22.4% increase …
