Pork

Demand For US Pork Growing in Mexico Amid Competition

Dale Sandlin Industry, Livestock, Pork, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

The demand for US Pork Continues to grow in Mexico according to the US Meat Export Federation Mexico Director Gerard Rodriguez. While there’s new competition in the market due to zero-duty access, the demand for US pork has continued to expand in 2025. Rodriguez shares his insights on this demand. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied …

peanut crop

Challenges on Peanut Acres – Leaf Spot and White Mold

Dale Sandlin Field Crops, Peanuts

Peanut Growers face many challenges each year to bring in the best crop and BASF is reminding growers of tools for success this season as they battle Leaf Spot and White Mold. We caught up with BASF’s Abraham Fulmer who provided some insights for growers to consider. To learn more about Provysol Fungicide, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

climate hubs

Corn & Soybean Planting Progress Outpacing Five Year Average

Dale Sandlin Corn, Field Crops, Soybeans

The US Department of Agriculture is reporting that both Corn and Soybean planting progress across the country is outpacing the 5 year average.  USDA Meterologist Brad Rippey explains. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …

Kennedy Pledges Support for U.S. Farmers Amid Health Report Concerns

Dale Sandlin Field Crops, Legislative

With the release of a report from the US Department of Health and Human Services this week, Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr shared his commitment to farmers use of products like Glyphosate during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing. Josh McGill with Southeast Agnet has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied …

weekly livestock market

US Cattle Herd Rebuild May Be Underway

Dale Sandlin Cattle, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

The US cattle herd rebuild may be underway according to CattleFax CEO Randy Blach. While speaking at the US Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Fort Worth earlier this week, Blach highlighted the strong beef demand as the driver for the signs of rebuilding. USMEF CEO Dan Halstrom shared key factors of demand and its relationship with tariffs and meat …

meat sales

USDA Releases 2026 Meat Production and Demand Trends

Dale Sandlin Export/Import, Industry, USDA

The US Department of Agriculture has released next year’s forecasts for meat production and demand. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski shares these trends starting with beef. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …

grazing

Georgia Forage & Grassland Council Summer Forage Tour Announced

Dale Sandlin Livestock, Pasture

The Georgia Forage and Grassland Council is announcing their Summer Forage Tour coming up in North Georgia. We spoke with Dr. Lisa Baxter with the University of Georgia to get the details on the upcoming tour. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …

US Senator Warnock and AFBF President Zippy Duvall Share Thoughts On Tariffs

Dale Sandlin American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Export/Import, Industry, Legislative, Tariff

As the tariff discussions continue, we had the opportunity to sit down with US Senator Raphael Warnock and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall to get their take on these discussions. To listen to the other story in this series, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

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US Senator Warnock and AFBF President Zippy Duvall Share Thoughts On Farm Bill Progress

Dale Sandlin American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Farm Bill, Industry, Legislative

The Farm Bill is a topic on many agricultural producers minds and we had the opportunity to sit down with US Senator Raphael Warnock and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall to get their take on the potential farm bill. To listen to the other story in this series, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity …

livestock industry

Tax Package Takeaways for Livestock Producers

Dale Sandlin Cattle, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The House Ways and Means Committee completed markup of the tax package known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that includes key provisions for livestock producers. We caught up with Kent Bacus from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association for an update on the committee’s activities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …