As growers are nearing the end of planting, the US Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (USDA/FSA) is reminding growers of the upcoming deadlines for crop reporting. FSA Director Bill Beam shared the details on what growers need to do in order to be eligible for programs administered by FSA this season. Dale Sandlin with Southeast AgNet reporting How to …
USDA Payments Under ELRP Arriving Soon to Producers
Payments to livestock producers who qualified under the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) will be arriving soon to producers. Farm Service Agency Director Bill Beam shared details on these payments and what producers need to do if they qualify. Dale Sandlin with Southeast AgNet reporting Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
Prepare Now for Cotton Disease Management
By Clint Thompson It may be early in the cotton season, but Georgia’s growers need be concerned with potential disease buildup amid the increased rainfall across the region. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team caution producers about areolate mildew and target spot. Bob Kemerait, UGA Extension plant pathologist, discussed both diseases in the team’s …
US Beef and Pork Exports Lower in April According to USMEF
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is reporting that the exports of US Beef and Pork in April trended lower than a year ago according to data from USDA. This decrease is largely due to the retaliatory duties imposed by China, in addition to China not renewing establishment registrations for cold storage facilities and beef plants in the US with …
USMEF Finds New Markets for Products Usually Exported to China
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) worked to find outlets for beef and pork products that would typically be exported to China. Due to steep Chinese retaliatory tariffs on US goods the US Meat Export Federation’s international offices worked together to identify new markets for beef and pork products that have typically been purchased by buyers in China. China retaliatory …
Fair and Free Trade for Beef A Component of Trade Negotiations
As tariff discussions and trade negotiations continue, the need for fair and free trade amongst nations is a key factor for the cattle industry according to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. We spoke with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs with NCBA who highlighted the non-tariff items that could impact the cattle industry. To learn more, visit southeastagnet.com. Dale …
June Is Dairy Month
Mark Oppold spotlights June Dairy Month and Dale Sandlin shares a few insights on US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Italy Trade Trip. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …
Florida Beef Council President Shares Impact of Checkoff Programming
The Florida Beef Council’s activities in supporting promotion and education of the cattle industry is making an impact for beef producers. We caught up with Florida Beef Council President Rick Harman who highlighted the impact of their programming and shared a few takeaways from the council’s various activities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
Georgia Beef Board Member Shares Long-Standing Purpose
The Georgia Beef Board has been serving cattle producers for decades, helping to support the research, education and promotion of the beef business on behalf of producers. We recently spoke with Gerald Long, a board member from South Georgia who has served for many years about the work that the Georgia Beef Board conducts on behalf of the checkoff. Sponsored …
ACA Supports Alabama FFA In Many Ways During the Alabama State FFA Convention
As Alabama’s FFA Convention convenes in Montgomery this week, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is honored to support those participating. We spoke with Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of Alabama Cattlemen’s Association who shared the ways that ACA will be involved as these students come together. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …









