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January Beef Exports Above Year-Ago; Pork Trends Modestly Lower

According to new data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), exports of U.S. beef in January trended higher than a year ago. Rusty Halvorson has the story. USMEF notes January beef exports reached 102,840 metric tons (mt), up 3% year-over-year, while value increased 5% to $804.6 million. Pork exports totaled 243,965 mt in January, down 3% …

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Tariffs Concerning to the Beef Industry

While some of the proposed tariffs by the Trump Administration have been postponed for a few weeks, the overall idea of them has been top of mind for many in agriculture. As Rusty Halvorson reports, that includes those in the beef industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …

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Recent News May Overshadow New Crop Report

Recent news affecting grain markets may overshadow the new crop report coming out tomorrow.  Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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USDA to Lead March Trade Mission to Guatemala

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission to Guatemala from March 3-7, aiming to strengthen trade partnerships and expand U.S. agricultural exports throughout Central America. The delegation will include representatives from more than two dozen agribusinesses, trade organizations, and two state departments of agriculture. “Expanding export opportunities for American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses remains a top …

National Corn Growers

Top Peanut Export Numbers

When it comes to the exporting of U.S. peanuts, Tyron Spearman looks at who the top countries are receiving what has been grown here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …

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China Retaliates with Tariffs on U.S. Farm Machinery Amid Trade Dispute

Farm machinery manufacturers in the United States could soon feel the impact of retaliatory tariffs from China, following the latest round of trade actions between the two countries. After President Donald Trump imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports last Tuesday, China responded with its own 10% tariffs on U.S. goods, including agricultural equipment. The tariffs target more than …

UGA Beef Team

Cash Cattle Receipts Expected to Decline This Year

Predictions are for cash cattle receipts to decline this year. Rusty Halvorson has the story. According to USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast, cash receipts for cattle are expected to decline in 2025. As USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer notes. “It is the first decline in cattle and calves in this forecast in the last several years as we’ve seen some …

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Mexico Repeals GMO Corn Ban Following USMCA Arbitration Ruling

The Mexican government officially repealed its ban on genetically modified (GMO) corn imports from the United States on Thursday, following an arbitration ruling under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in December 2024. The decision reverses a policy that had restricted U.S. corn exports and ensures continued access to one of the largest markets for American corn producers. In a statement, the …

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Record Large Pork Exports, Beef Export Value Higher

According to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), exports of U.S. pork eclipsed previous highs in both volume and value in 2024, while beef export value climbed 5% from 2023. Rusty Halvorson has more details. According to USMEF, December pork exports totaled 267,132 metric tons (mt), slightly below last year’s large volume, while value …