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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is applauding the introduction of the “Stop the Screwworms” Act as the threat and progression of the New World Screwworm has caused the US Secretary of Agriculture to close the US border to livestock originating from or transiting Mexico. Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President Of Government Affairs, shared the details of this bill and it’s …
By Clint Thompson Cotton prices may be down, but that should not discourage producers from following through on the University of Georgia fertilizer recommendations. The Georgia Cotton Commission and UGA Extension Cotton Team remind growers that applying fertilizer below the recommended rates can be just as costly to the crop, due to a disproportionate reduction of yield potential and other …
The global supply of soybeans is projected to increase this year and demand is projected to increase as well according to the US Department of Agriculture. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski highlights the trends in soybeans for the 2025-2026 marketing year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
US beef, pork and lamb exports are trending higher year-over year according to data released by USDA. The US Meat Export Federation has compiled the data and USMEF CEO Dan Halstrom shares the outcomes from the March export data for beef. Halstrom also shared the March export figures for pork. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
With the US China Trade Agreement announced earlier this week, the meat industry is responding to the agreement. After the announcement of a 90-day temporary tariff de-escalation on US exports, the National Pork Producers Council President Duane Stateler, said, “America’s pork producers are encouraged by the temporary tariff reduction agreement reached by the U.S. and China. We look forward to …
US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the appointment of Erin Morris as the next administrator of the US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Morris has served in various positions within AMS over the past 20 years and will succeed Bruce Summers upon his retirement at the end of May following his 40 year career at USDA. Secretary …
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is urging veterinarians, animal health professionals and livestock producers to remain vigilant as the New World Screw Worm threat of arriving in the US grows as it moves through Mexico. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is coordinating with federal and regional partners even though there have been no detections in the …
The Florida Legislative Session is being extended this year to continue their work on the state’s budget. We spoke with Sam Ard, Director of Government Affairs with Florida Cattlemen’s Association who provided details on the process and the work that is left to be completed. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will host a board meeting this week along with the kickoff for this year’s leadership program. We spoke with Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of Alabama Cattlemen’s who provided a preview of this week’s activities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
The US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has suspended the importation of cattle, horse and bison across the US/Mexico border due to the threat of the New World Screwworm. The announcement was made over the weekend, prompted by the northward spread of the New World Screwworm in Mexico and has been detected in remote farms with minimal cattle movement within …
