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
Florida Beef Council Highlights Annual Meat Conference In Orlando
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 Highlights In-State Checkoff
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
Beef And Pork Exports Lower Than Same Time Last Year
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 …
Georgia General Assembly Wraps Up Work In Atlanta
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
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Final Rule On Pre-Harvest Ag Water Effective This Week
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 …
NCBA Targets Trade Imbalances as Part of Tariff Strategy
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 …
USDA Reminds Producers on upcoming commodity safety net program sign up deadline
The US Department of Agriculture is reminding agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in safety net programs that the deadline for the 2025 crop year is approaching. Producers interested in signing up for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) have until April 15th to revise any elections and sign contracts. Both of these programs offered …
USDA Outlines HPAI Assessments Available To Producers
The USDA is reminding poultry producers of the available assessments to address Highly pathogenic avian influenza. As part of the five-pronged plan to address HPAI in poultry flocks, Lisa Rochette of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service provides the details on the Biosecurity incentives focused assessments available to producers. She also outlines the wildlife biosecurity assessments. USDA is covering …
Agriculture’s US Tariff Rollout Response
The announcement of tariffs by the President of the United States is gaining reactions from the agriculture community. While the proposed tariffs include a baseline 10% tariff for all countries, others will see additional reciprocal tariffs. In an interview on Fox Business, the US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins explained what agricultural producers could expect. Ethan Lane, Senior VP of …