Agriculture in Atlanta: Week One of the 2024 Legislative Session

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Legislators reconvened this week in Atlanta to start the 2024 legislative session. As Georgia General Assembly members begin settling in, priorities are already being laid out. Will Bentley, President of the Georgia Agribusiness Council shares more. Story by Will Jordan Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

CAB Ranch to Table Direct Marketing Effort Growing in 2024

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A new program from Certified Angus Beef, called Ranch to Table, is expected to gain momentum in 2024. Certified Angus Beef Director of Producer Engagement, Kara Lee, says the effort was not driven y consumer demand. Producers drove the initiation of this program as Ranch to Table allows them to engage in the process to access Certified Angus Beef branding …

USDA Streamlining Conservation Programs

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making historic investments to the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) and streamlining the program to make it work better for producers and partners. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has identified ways to streamline and simplify RCPP. Under Secretary of Agriculture, Robert Bonnie, recently said there are four steps USDA needs to take …

U.S. Tractor Sales Fell in 2023

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According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), combine harvester sales closed 2023 ahead of 2022 levels, while almost all tractor segments saw declines in the U.S. Total U.S. farm tractor sales fell 5.1 percent in December compared to 2022, while year-to-date sales came in 8.7 percent lower than a year ago. The sub-40hp segment led losses …

Waiting on New Numbers

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Many grain traders are waiting to see what the numbers will show in a new report. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Mexico Extends Duty Exemptions for Imported Pork, Beef and Poultry

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The Government of Mexico recently issued a decree that extends the zero-duty treatment of certain food imports – including pork, beef, and poultry – from all eligible suppliers through the end of 2024. U.S. Meat Export Federation vice president of economic analysis, Erin Borror, shares more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Various Educational Opportunities at CattleCon24

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The 2024 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is just three weeks away, as the annual event will take place January 31-February 2 in Orlando, Florida. And during this year’s event, you can experience Cattlemen’s College all week long by extending the opportunity for education and networking from classroom style sessions to sessions on the trade show floor. For …

What Cow Herd Expansion Could Look Like in 2024

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The Weather pattern over the last several years has brought dry soil and record low cow numbers. Risk management in mind and an eye on other input costs, Dr. Scott Brown, University of Missouri Professor and Market Analyst shares more on what herd expansion and prices may look like for the coming year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed …

Looking Forward to ACA Convention

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The 81st Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade Show is just around the corner. Coming up February 23-24, in Huntsville, AL, ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, shares more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024