agriculture

Impending Gulf Port Strike Could Impact Ag Exports

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

Contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance on a new labor agreement for port workers along the East and Gulf Coasts have stalled, increasing the potential for an Oct. 1 strike. Even though the majority of U.S. red meat exports flow out of the West Coast ports, a strike in the east and south would still have a significant …

ACA Calls for Member Renewals

Will Jordan Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), General, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is reminding producers to renew their membership. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, shares more on the value and importance of joining the organization. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Milk Production

Mandating Milk for Military Installations

Will Jordan General

Two Navy veterans, Congressmen Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin and Guy Reschenthaler of Pennsylvania introduced the Strengthening Our Servicemembers with Milk Act. The bill directs the U.S. Secretary of Defense to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military installations. “The milk produced by our hardworking dairy farmers is a vital source …

traders

Farm Economy Continues to Deteriorate

Will Jordan General

The farm economy continues to deteriorate as harvest continues. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cattle on Feed

A Look at September’s Cattle on Feed Report

Will Jordan Livestock, Livestock News

September’s Cattle on Feed Report from USDA gave producers a snapshot of the industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

meat supplies

Final Round of Meat Processing Expansion Funding Announced

Will Jordan Livestock, Livestock News

USDA has invested more money to expand independent meat and poultry processing operations. USDA’s Gary Crawford has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

conservation easement

U.S. Dairy Industry Wants Swift Action Against Colombia

Will Jordan Livestock, Livestock News

The U.S. Dairy Export Council and National Milk Producers Federation expressed their strong disappointment with a preliminary ruling by Colombia’s government that unfairly targets U.S. dairy exporters. The move advances baseless claims that U.S. milk powder was unduly subsidized. The groups called on U.S. trade officials to take immediate action to challenge Colombia’s unjust decision and defend American dairy farmers …

What The EID Rule Means for Producers

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

Some producers have concerns about the EID rule and how it will impact their cattle business. Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association explains the rule. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024