Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 16, 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Trade

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at the announcement of a big merger, talk about concerns with the U.S. importing beef from Brazil, a new record for peanut exports, a new record for soybeans yields, growing a corn crop Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Alabama Fall Crop Outlook

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Industry News Release, Peanuts, Soybeans

From the Alabama Cooperative Extension System: AUBURN, Ala.—Farming is not for the faint of heart. Many are the varying factors that play a part in good growing seasons and high yields. Producers deal with pest pressures, weed issues, too much—or not enough—rainfall and a plethora of variables on a daily basis during the growing season. There are a number of …

Corn and the Market

Dan Agri View, Corn

Everett Griner talks about the corn crop and market in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

U.S. Files WTO Case against China’s Rice, Wheat and Corn Supports

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release

The U.S. has launched a new trade enforcement action against China for excessive supports for rice, wheat and corn. Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio Ambassador Michael Froman talks about the case the Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Lowers Corn Forecast Slightly

Randall Weiseman Corn, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Soybeans

In the first part of this story, Gary Crawford has a quick look at highlights from today’s round of USDA forecasts when it comes to the corn and soybean crops. Download Audio And in the second part of the story, while USDA did adjust its production and Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …

Producer Observations from Japan

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Livestock, Pork, Soybeans, Trade

Last week a team of pork, beef, corn, and soybean producers visited Tokyo to meet with Japanese meat buyers and other food industry professionals, and examine marketing opportunities for U.S. red meat. Joe Schuele has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Commodities Come Together on Phenotyping Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Technology

From the National Corn Growers Association: The Multi-Commodity Phenotyping Initiative kicked off joint activities by hosting an educational webinar for representatives from member organizations on the current state of phenotyping science and current U.S. government phenotyping programs. This first step, which was organized by the National Corn Growers Association, provided a strong foundation for the coalition moving forward. The Initiative …

Hurricane Poised to Pummel North Florida Coast

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Weather

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, September 1, 2016………. Evacuations have been ordered for several Gulf Coast communities and state parks across North and Central Florida as the Sunshine State braces for the first hit from a hurricane in more than a decade. “This is life-threatening. We have a hurricane,” Gov. Rick Scott said …

Farm Groups Discuss Ag Policy with Presidential Candidates

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Agriculture groups made their pitch on policy to Republican candidate for President Donald Trump last week, after sitting down back in June with the Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 2 Percent

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Corn, Livestock

USDA released their August cattle on feed report Friday, and it shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. was 10.2 million head on August 1st, 2 percent above August 1, 2015. Placements in feedlots during July totaled 1.57 million head, is also 2 percent above 2015. But when it comes to …