Cuba Still Very Challenging for U.S. Meat Exports, but Opportunities Emerging

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

With diplomatic relations restored between the U.S. and Cuba and some travel and trade restrictions being eased, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently sent a couple of staff members to Cuba to examine current market conditions. Which according to a story from Joe Schuele, is still very challenging. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Latest Information to Help Improve Cattle Operations

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Leading authorities in the cattle industry will be sharing their experience and knowledge in Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2017, offering cattlemen and women practical information that can be turned into profit-building ideas at the 24th annual Cattlemen’s College. The event, which kicks off the 2017 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, has become the cattle industry’s …

Varying Peanut Tonnage Figures

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Peanut tonnage numbers vary between information released by NASS and FSA. Tyron Spearman looks at the differences. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Alabama NRCS Working to Help Producers during Drought

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS, Water, Weather

The drought, and lack of water for livestock has many producers in Alabama concerned right now. And USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is very aware of the situation. Here’s Alabama State Conservationist Ben Malone. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

National Sorghum Producers Pleased with Exports

Randall Weiseman General

Over the past few weeks, exports markets have been good for U.S. sorghum, which is something that really pleases National Sorghum Producers Chairman, Don Bloss. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Registration Deadline Nearing for Corn and Wheat Course

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Wheat

The 2016 Alabama Corn and Wheat Short Course, at the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center, will be held December 12-13. But registrations for the event need to be made by December 2. Topics covered include irrigation, planting technology and density, herbicides, fertilizer, and more. Various farmers panels are also scheduled and continuing education units (CEUs) are available. To …

New Study Refutes Food vs. Fuel Arguments

Randall Weiseman Corn, Energy, Field Crops, General, Soybeans

Over the years, we’ve heard discussions about how using corn to make ethanol is affecting food prices. But according to a story from Gary Crawford, a new study actually refutes that argument. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

U.S. Beef Cuts Doing Well in Asia

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

During the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) strategic planning conference, USMEF members received an update on how meats cuts were doing in various areas we export to. And according to Joel Haggard, USMEF senior vice president for the Asian-Pacific, U.S. beef exports are doing well in that region. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

USDA Seeking Grant Applications for Projects to Test Fruit and Vegetable Incentives

Randall Weiseman Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA has requested a new round of applications for grants provided under the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grant program and has launched a grantee locator map. The FINI grant program provides grants to test incentive strategies and technologies designed to help SNAP participants better afford fruits and vegetables. It’s administered by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and …

Slight Changes Made to Peanut Acreage Report

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Some changes have been made to the amount of peanut acreage this year. Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024