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Meat industry response to US China Trade Agreement

With the US China Trade Agreement announced earlier this week, the meat industry is responding to the agreement. After the announcement of a 90-day temporary tariff de-escalation on US exports, the National Pork Producers Council President Duane Stateler, said, “America’s pork producers are encouraged by the temporary tariff reduction agreement reached by the U.S. and China. We look forward to …

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New Administrator Announced for Agricultural Marketing Service

US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the appointment of Erin Morris as the next administrator of the US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Morris has served in various positions within AMS over the past 20 years and will succeed Bruce Summers upon his retirement at the end of May following his 40 year career at USDA. Secretary …

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Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Urges Vigilance Against New World Screwworm

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is urging veterinarians, animal health professionals and livestock producers to remain vigilant as the New World Screw Worm threat of arriving in the US grows as it moves through Mexico. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is coordinating with federal and regional partners even though there have been no detections in the …

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China Trade Deal Details Impacts on Peanuts

Tyron Spearman reviews the details of the China Trade Deal and its impacts on Peanuts. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …

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Positive News On Commodities, Border Closure and China Trade Talks

Mark Oppold reviews positive news on the commodities front, the border closure to Mexico for livestock and China Trade Talks. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …

American Agriculture

Stocks Report Provides Insights For Grains

The latest stocks report provides insights for grains and Mark Oppold reviews the impact of this report. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …

Florida cattlemen's association

Florida’s Legislative Session Extended To June 6th

The Florida Legislative Session is being extended this year to continue their work on the state’s budget. We spoke with Sam Ard, Director of Government Affairs with Florida Cattlemen’s Association who provided details on the process and the work that is left to be completed. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …

Alabama Cattlemen’s association

ACA Hosts Board Meeting and Kicks Off Leadership Program This Week

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will host a board meeting this week along with the kickoff for this year’s leadership program. We spoke with Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of Alabama Cattlemen’s who provided a preview of this week’s activities. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

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USDA Releases Final 2024 Cotton Report

The US Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service has released the final Cotton production  report for 2024 for the southeast. Becky Sommer with USDA NASS explains. The final 2024 production for all cotton is estimated at 14.4 million 480?pound bales, 19 percent higher than the 2023 crop. The United States yield for all cotton is estimated at 886 pounds per acre, down 14 pounds from …

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Export Growth Noted in Latest USDA Ag Trade Outlook

With increased focus on imports and exports due to recent tariffs, USDA is noting export growth in their latest usda ag trade outlook. USDA Economist James Kaufman provided an overview of this export growth. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …