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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest update on egg production, revealing a significant year-over-year decline in output and layer numbers across the country. Southeast AgNet’s Dale Sandlin reports: Total Egg Production Down 6% According to the USDA report, total U.S. egg production fell to 8.59 billion eggs last month, marking a 6% decrease compared to the …
Global Peanut Exports Stay Strong Despite Market Concerns Overview of Global Peanut Export Trends Despite concerns over international tariffs potentially hindering the peanut trade, recent export data shows that global demand for U.S. peanuts remains solid. According to Tyron Spearman with Southeast AgNet, the export market from August through April is only down 17% compared to the same period last …
Rain Needed Across the Peanut Belt Peanut farmers across the southeastern United States have planted another record amount of acreage this year, continuing a trend of growth in U.S. peanut production. However, this increased planting comes with a caveat — growers in major producing states like Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and South Carolina are in urgent need of rain. These four …
U.S. Advances Trade Relations with Europe, Japan, and Indonesia The Trump administration recently unveiled several international trade agreements, featuring notable developments for the U.S. agricultural sector. These deals—finalized with the European Union, Japan, and Indonesia—aim to bolster American exports, reduce trade deficits, and eliminate long-standing tariff and non-tariff barriers. Each agreement is strategically designed to create expanded market access for …
As global trade negotiations intensify, recent developments have stirred optimism across the U.S. livestock industry. Kent Backus, Executive Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), shared insights into how emerging trade deals and impending tariff deadlines could reshape market access for American beef producers. Rising Pressure Ahead of August 1 Tariff Deadline According to Backus, a …
Grain Markets Digest Mixed Results in Latest Weekly Report In its latest Grain Export Sales Report covering the week ending July 17, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) delivered a mix of performances across major commodities—offering both encouraging signs and areas of concern for market analysts and agricultural traders. As reported by the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB), and …
USDA Delivers $675 Million in Disaster Relief to Florida Agriculture In a major step to support farmers and ranchers across the southeastern United States, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the release of $675 million in federal disaster relief funding. This allocation is specifically aimed at assisting agricultural producers in Florida and the broader Southeast who have suffered devastating …
Farmland Holds Steady Amid Commodity Market Volatility Despite uncertainties surrounding commodity prices and farm profitability in 2025, agricultural land values across the United States have shown exceptional resilience. According to Farmers National Company, farmland remains a solid investment, with values holding steady even in the face of broader economic challenges. — Mark Oppold, Southeast AgNet reports: Strong Demand Meets Limited …
Australia Reopens Market to U.S. Beef After 20-Year Ban The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is celebrating a major victory for American cattle producers following the reopening of the Australian market to U.S. beef exports. For the first time in two decades, Australia will allow imports of both fresh and frozen beef from the United States, marking a significant shift …
USDA Export Data Shows Wheat and Soybean Gains, Corn Slips The latest export inspection report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals notable shifts in American grain movement to international markets. According to data highlighted by the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, wheat and soybean inspections for offshore delivery rose significantly over the past week, while corn shipments declined. …
