Farmer sentiment improved again in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 14 points to 117. The barometer’s rise was fueled by improvements in both the Index of Current Conditions, which rose to a reading of 99, 19% higher than a month earlier, and the Index of Future Expectations, which climbed to 126, 12% higher than in …
Conservation Agricultural Mentoring Program
If you are a farmer, rancher or forester interested in mentoring a new NRCS employee, then USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service urges you to learn more about its Conservation Agricultural Mentoring Program (CAMP). CAMP is a state-driven program that matches an experienced producer who is passionate about conservation with an NRCS field employee that is new to the job or …
Red Meat Exports Trend Lower in May
U.S. beef and pork exports trended lower in May, due in large part to temporary interruptions in slaughter and processing. Beef exports dropped well below year-ago levels, while pork exports remained higher than a year ago, but were the lowest since October 2019. Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has the details. “As protective measures related to …
House Ag Appropriations Committee Approves 2021 Bill
The House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee approved the fiscal year 2021 agriculture appropriations bill this week. Committee Chairman Sanford Bishop Jr, a Georgia Democrat, says the bill rejects the Trump administration’s drastic cuts and “instead builds on the four COVID-19 supplemental bills Congress passed this spring.” The bill includes total discretionary funding of $23.98 billion, representing a $487 million increase from …
USDA Seeks Input on RFID Eartag Proposal
The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on the transition to RFID only ear tags. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) wants the public input on the proposal where APHIS would only approve RFID as the official eartag for use in interstate movement of cattle that are required to be identified by the traceability regulations. An official …
Peanut Crop Update
This week’s crop condition report notes the nation’s peanut crop is pegging at a normal rate. Tyron Spearman reports a couple of Southeast states are actually ahead of schedule. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …
ACA Launches Bama Beef Sales Directory
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has officially launched a new tool for consumers and producers to use when it comes to buying and selling local beef across the state. Kayla Greer, ACA director of social media and communications, says it is called the Bama Beef Sales Directory. To learn more, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentCIR …
President Trump Addresses America’s Farmers
The National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB), which Southeast AgNet Radio Network is a member of, worked with officials from the White House to share remarks from President Donald J. Trump to the nation’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural community. In his remarks, the President talks about the response to COVID-19, regulatory relief, market access, trade, his appreciation of the nation’s …
Georgia Continues to Promote Summer Beef Campaign
Even though the 4th of July weekend has ended, the summer grilling season has not. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, says their efforts continue in promoting beef to consumers. Click here for more information about the United We Steak promotion in Georgia. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …
Cotton, Peanut Crops on Par With Development
According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), cotton and peanut crops continue to develop. As a matter of fact, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says there was some overall improvement in the nation’s cotton crop this past week. Rippey says the pace of cotton squaring and setting bolls is pretty much on par with the five-year averages. Rippey also …