May will be Beef Month in Georgia. The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is preparing for various promotions that will take place that month and one that will lead into the month. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they will once again hold a Best Burger Contest. For more information about this and other Beef Checkoff promotions, contact the …
Lawmakers, Biofuel Groups Turn Up Heat for E15
Farm State lawmakers and biofuel groups are turning up the heat on the White House to approve year-round E15 sales amid the U.S. embargo of Russian oil and soaring gas prices. Gas prices are at historic highs as the war in Ukraine continues and that the U.S. imposed a ban on importing Russian oil. The crisis has sparked a fierce …
Strong Momentum for U.S. Beef Exports; Pork Exports Trend Lower
Coming off a record-breaking performance in 2021, U.S. beef exports remained red-hot in January, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Pork exports continued to trend lower in January despite another outstanding month for exports to leading market Mexico. Beef exports totaled 119,066 metric tons (mt), up 13% …
USDA Announces Investment in American Made Fertilizer
Soaring fertilizer prices has many farmers concerned about the rising costs of production for many crops this year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last Friday it will support additional fertilizer production for American farmers to address the rising costs. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said $250 million will be made available through a new grant program this summer to …
Impact of Red Meat Exports on Corn, Soy
U.S. red meat exports accounted for $2.94 billion worth of corn consumption or 536.7 million bushels last year. That’s according to analysis by The Juday Group and U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) of preliminary estimates of 2021. On the soy side, pork exports accounted for nearly 100 million bushels of consumption worth $1.3 billion. During last week’s Commodity Classic in …
U.S. Ag Tractor Sales Positive Across the Board
U.S. tractor and combine unit sales returned to positive numbers across all segments, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. America’s total farm tractor sales grew 9.2% in February compared to 2021, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales for the month inched up 3.1% to 200 units sold. The 100+ horsepower two-wheel-drive segment once again led all …
Clean Fuels Alliance Asks Administration to Support RFS
The Clean Fuels Alliance sent a letter to President Biden last week telling the administration the group is ready to help maintain homegrown fuel supplies, mitigate pain at the pump and support a clean energy future. The letter asks the administration to get the Renewable Fuel Standard back on track as a key driver of America’s energy independence. “America’s biodiesel, …
Two Events Designed to Promote Peanuts
There are two events here in the Southeast. One took place this week, while the other is taking place next week. Both are designed to promote peanuts during National Peanut Month. Tyron Spearman has more information. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …
Alabama Governor Signs Proclamation for Peanut Month
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation this week declaring March as Peanut Month for the state of Alabama. This signing event helped the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) kick off the month strong. Governor Ivey presented the proclamation to APPA board president Carl Sanders on Wednesday in front of the Capitol. Sanders was joined by other board members, Jerry …
Florida Lawmakers Agree on Record Budget
The Florida Legislative Session was originally scheduled to end today, March 11. But since an agreement had not been reached on the budget by Tuesday, the session will now wrap up on Monday. That is if lawmakers vote to pass the budget they agreed upon on Thursday. House and Senate negotiators finished a record $112 billion budget for the 2022-2023 …