USMEF Chair Sees Potential for U.S. Pork in Indonesia

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

With support from the National Pork Board, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Chair Randy Spronk, a pork producer from Minnesota, recently traveled to Indonesia to see the market potential firsthand. While Indonesia is a majority Muslim country, Spronk notes there is strong potential for U.S. pork sales. In fact, though current volumes are small, market share for U.S. pork has increased …

ALB Climate-Smart Program Enrollment Opens Soon

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, Sheep-Goats

As consumers become more interested in where food comes from, how it was raised, and how meat production impacts the environment, the American Lamb Board (ALB) understands that sustainability is a top priority. Through a Climate-Smart Commodities Grant from USDA, ALB seeks to quantify the impacts of targeted sheep grazing in four pilot areas. A grant program has been established …

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Hurricane Debby Impacts on Florida

Will Jordan Florida Cattlemen's Association (FCA), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

Hurricane Debby recently hit Florida and other southeastern states. I visited with Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Executive Vice President, Jim Handley, to learn more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Peanut Crop Pegging Above Average

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

The latest news on this years peanut crop: it’s pegging above average. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AJCA Holds Meeting and Hosts Group from Tennessee

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

The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) recently held their summer planning meeting and hosted a group from Tennessee. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Director of Field Services, Reid McGuire, shares details on the meeting. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GSWGA to Hold Annual Meeting

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, Sheep-Goats

The Georgia Sheep and Wool Growers Association is holding their annual meeting this month. Listen below as GSWGA Board Member, Caitlin Jackson, shares about the event. Click HERE for the GSWGA website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Reminding Producers of the Corporate Transparency Act

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

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association reminds cattle producers to consult their tax attorneys regarding the Corporate Transparency Act as key deadlines approach at the end of this year. The Act was passed by Congress in 2021 and requires companies to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a division of the U.S. Treasury. The legislation’s goal is …

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Looking at the GA and FL Peanut Crops

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

Making way through the growing season, an update on the Georgia and Florida peanut crops was provides at the Southern Peanut Growers Conference. 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

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USMEF Coordinates International Collaboration for Merchandising U.S. Beef and Pork Abroad

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

U.S. Meat Export Federation has coordinated strategic collaboration between major U.S. beef and pork export markets. Jihae Yang, USMEF vice president for the Asia Pacific, shares more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024