Hurricane Helene

Midwest Flooding impacting Already Planted Crops

Dale Sandlin General

Recent flooding events have impacted farmers who already planted their crops for the season. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey provides some insights into the areas and crops affected by significant flooding in recent days. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA APHIS Highlighting Invasive Pests and Plant Disease Awareness Month

Dale Sandlin General

The US Department of Agriculture is highlighting April as Invasive Pest and Plant Disease Awareness month. Kathryn Bronsky of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service within USDA provides helpful tips and outlines the impact of invasive pests to agriculture. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Modern Ag Alliance

Pesticide Labeling Bill Being Considered in Florida Legislature

Dale Sandlin General

The Florida Legislature is considering House bill 129  this session that would impact Florida agriculture. We spoke with Elizabeth Burns-Thompson with the Modern Ag Alliance to get more details on this legislation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

mooseum

Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Holds Youth BQA Field Days

Dale Sandlin General

The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association is hosting their spring field days for youth in the cattle industry. Reid McGuire with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association outlines the activities of the field days and it’s impact on the industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

digital campaigns

Florida Beef Council Highlights Annual Meat Conference In Orlando

Dale Sandlin General

The Florida Beef Council recently attended the Annual Meat Conference in Orlando Florida where leaders from across the supply chain met to explore the trends in the meat industry. Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council shared the insights and takeaways from this year’s Annual Meat Conference. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …

Georgia beef board

Georgia Beef Board Highlights In-State Checkoff

Dale Sandlin General

The Georgia Beef Board is highlighting the work of the Agricultural Commodity Commission For Beef and their relationship as a contractor to the Commission.  Chairman Robert Fountain shared his insights on Georgia’s in-state checkoff program. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

exports

Beef And Pork Exports Lower Than Same Time Last Year

Dale Sandlin General

The US Meat Export Federation is reporting that the February exports of US Pork and Beef are lower than the same time period in 2024, according to data released by USDA. US Pork exports were down 4 percent from the year ago volume with values falling 2 percent. US beef exports were down 5.5 percent in February from this time …

legislative session

Georgia General Assembly Wraps Up Work In Atlanta

Dale Sandlin General

The Georgia General Assembly wrapped up work for the 2025 legislative session with several bills impacting agriculture enacted this session. We caught up with Will Bentley with the Georgia Agribusiness Council to get a recap on this year’s session. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

American Agriculture

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Final Rule On Pre-Harvest Ag Water Effective This Week

Dale Sandlin General

The FDA’s FSMA Final rule on pre-harvest ag water becomes effective this week. The final rule was issued in May of 2024 revising the requirements for pre-harvest agricultural water for covered produce under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. The compliance date for large farms became effective on April 7th with the goal of enhancing the quality and safety of agricultural …

cattlefax

NCBA Targets Trade Imbalances as Part of Tariff Strategy

Dale Sandlin General

With the release of the Tariff figures by President Trump last week, some organizations are looking at trade imbalances as an opportunity for change in the administration’s discussions with international trading partners. Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs with NCBA highlighted their approach in these tariff discussions. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …