As global trade tensions escalate and domestic policy deadlines loom, grain markets are feeling the pressure. Beyond the latest USDA crop production numbers, key questions remain about how the agency will handle world demand estimates, especially amid ongoing tariff battles. “Beyond the crop production numbers, there remains a lot of questions regarding how USDA will handle world demand estimates, with …
As key agriculture programs approach expiration, tensions are rising in Washington over the next version of the farm bill. With the reconciliation bill having excluded several ag priorities, a 2025 farm bill battle appears inevitable this fall. “Several key agriculture programs that Republicans didn’t get in the reconciliation bill will expire soon. Punchbowl says a farm bill battle is coming …
The Georgia Beef Board is pleased to welcome Wyatt Doolittle as the new Checkoff Program Coordinator, bringing fresh energy and a strong background in cattle production, finance, and agriculture marketing to the role. We spoke with Wyatt to learn more about his background and what he’s looking forward to as he begins his work with Georgia’s cattle producers and consumers. …
The Florida Beef Council’s recent promotion at the MLB Speedway Classic in Bristol, Tennessee was a resounding success, drawing crowds and beef lovers from all over the country. The event, which made history as the first Major League Baseball game ever held in Tennessee, also set an attendance record, making it a prime opportunity for beef industry outreach. We spoke …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association recently hosted an impactful weekend for participants in the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP), offering valuable exposure to real-world cattle operations, custom meat processing, and leadership development. We spoke with Michael Smith of the Alabama Cattlemen’s to learn more about the experience and what attendees took away from this enriching event. “We actually had just an …
Wall Street is already placing strong bets on the next move by the Federal Reserve. With no Federal Reserve Board meeting in August, all attention is focused on the September 16–17 meeting, and analysts are trading heavily on expectations of a September interest rate cut. “Wall Street analysts wasting no time Trading the likelihood of an interest rate cut in …
Following last week’s high-level Japanese tariff negotiations in Washington, D.C., a new chapter in the U.S.-Japan trade and investment agreement is taking shape—one that promises ongoing stability for U.S. red meat exports. According to U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom, the finalized deal is a critical step in preserving long-term market access in one of the …
It’s a packed week ahead for Southeast farmers, with multiple field days and industry updates scheduled across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. These events are essential for staying informed on the latest research, crop trends, and industry developments—especially for peanut and row crop producers. “Lots of important meetings coming up this week for farmers across the Southeast. First of all, on …
The U.S. agricultural trade deficit hit an all-time high in the first half of 2025, marking a significant and historic shift in America’s farm export dominance. For decades, the U.S. agricultural sector maintained a strong global position, consistently posting trade surpluses. But new data show that trend has reversed sharply in recent years. According to Bloomberg, “that only highlights American …
In a recent interview with Laura Trump on Fox News, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins emphasized the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to limit foreign ownership of American farmland, especially by adversarial nations like China. The move reflects a broader commitment to protecting U.S. food security, national defense, and rural communities. “We will never have an America first unless we’re …
