exports

USMEF Chair on Importance of Checkoff Programs

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held its annual strategic planning conference in Tucson, Ariz. Last week. During the election of officers for 2024-25, Steve Hanson, a rancher and cattle feeder from Elsie, Neb. became the new USMEF chair. And according to a story from Rusty Halvorson, he is a believer in the checkoff programs and how they help USMEF conduct their …

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Georgia NRCS Reminder of EQIP Sign-Up Due to Hurricane Helene

Dan Conservation, Environment, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Georgia, USDA-NRCS

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) wants to remind livestock producers affected by Hurricane Helene that signup continues for a new Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) in 55 counties. Those producers applying for Hurricane Helene EQIP related assistance will need to apply by Friday, November 15th to ensure timely use of special funds made available due to the storm. This Hurricane Helene EQIP related sign-up …

National Peanut Board

National Peanut Board Awards Grants

Dan National Pork Board (NPB), Peanuts

The National Peanut Board (NPB) has awarded grants to advance food allergy research. Tyron Spearman has more details. For more of the history of NPB’s support of food allergy solutions, check out “Finding a Solution to Peanut Allergies: A 20-Year Journey of Courage, Innovation and Luck”. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

sales

Sales of Agricultural Tractors and Combines Fall in October

Dan Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Economy

Sales of agricultural tractors decreased last month compared to the year before. New numbers from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) indicate a 14.2% drop in tractor sales, while combine sales also fell, dropping 34.6% compared to 2023.  “October’s sales of ag tractors and combines follow a September that also showed a slowdown in sales,” said AEM Senior Vice President Curt Blades. “These …

conservation practices

USDA NASS, NRCS Gathering Info on Conservation Practices

Dan Conservation, Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP), Environment, USDA-NASS, USDA-NRCS

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), has been reaching out to almost 12,000 farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners nationwide, which includes just over 200 of those being from Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. This effort is to gather in-depth information about the conservation practices they use through the 2024 Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) survey. …

florida beef council

Florida Beef Council Sponsors Presentation to College Students

Dan Beef, Cattle, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC), Florida Beef Council (FBC)

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently sponsored a presentation to college students. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains where this took place and who took part in it. For more information about Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

beef checkoff

Alabama Young Cattlemen Take Part in Educational Trip

Dan Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle

Thanks to the Alabama Beef Checkoff program, a group of young cattlemen were able to take an educational trip to Oklahoma. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Field Services, Reid McGuire, explains what this trip was all about.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

projects

USDA Seeks Public Input on Climate Benefits of Conservation Practice Standards

Dan Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE), Climate Change, Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Forestry, Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), USDA-NRCS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input on how to improve conservation practice standards to maximize climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits, as supported by peer-reviewed scientific literature. Conservation practices providing climate benefits are delivered through existing USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation programs popular with producers, like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), and Regional …

Georgia Cotton Harvests Delayed by Rainfall Last Week

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Cotton Team advise growers to take advantage of the dry weather conditions when possible to finish harvesting this year’s crop. Much of South Georgia observed the first measurable rainfall recorded since Hurricane Helene last week. It delayed harvesting progress, says Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist. …

exports

Increase in Red Meat Exports

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

Last week, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) released the September numbers concerning exports of U.S. pork and beef. And according to a story from Rusty Halvorson, they were higher year-over-year. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom says momentum in September for pork was driven by gains in Mexico, Central America, Australia and the Philippines.  “So I think really the theme on …