exports

August Pork Exports Above Year-Ago; Beef Exports Lower

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

Fueled by another outstanding performance from Mexico, August exports of U.S. pork increased year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. beef exports were below year-ago levels in August. Rusty Halvorson has more details. August pork exports totaled 238,989 metric tons (mt), up 6% from a year ago but the second …

GCC at the Sunbelt Ag Expo

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

By Clint Thompson Various factors are challenging cotton growers across the Southeast. The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) is using this week at the Sunbelt Ag Expo as an opportunity to meet with producers and industry experts to discuss ways to overcome those obstacles. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, discussed the commission’s role this week in Moultrie, Georgia. “In …

GPC Promoting Peanuts at Sunbelt Expo

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

By Clint Thompson The calendar says mid-October. Combine that with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and fried peanuts and it’s the time of year for the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) to promote the state’s crop at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. That promotional campaign started on Tuesday and will continue through Thursday. Maddie Frost, project coordinator for farm …

Hurricane Helene

Indemnity Payments to Producers Impacted by Hurricane Helene by USDA

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, Hurricane, USDA

(USDA/WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2024) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help producers impacted by Hurricane Helene in the recovery process. USDA is announcing the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsement for Hurricane Helene. As a result, Approved Insurance Providers (AIP) have 30 days …

relief

Alabama Cattlemen Helping with Hurricane Relief

Dan Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Economy, Hurricane

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation is hosting a relief effort benefitting cattle producers in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina affected by the recent hurricanes. In coordination with each state Cattlemen’s Association, the effort focuses on collecting fencing materials and monetary donations. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they are working to help their neighbors. Donations being accepted include …

Hurricane Helene

Challenges for Florida Farms Impacted by Hurricane Milton

Dan Economy, Florida Cattlemen's Association (FCA), Hurricane

Many folks were affected by Hurricane Milton when it moved across the Florida peninsula last week, and that includes agriculture. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes power outages and other challenges facing Florida dairy and farm operators affected by the storm.  This is something that Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Executive Vice President, Jim Handley talked about with Southeast AgNet when describing what they …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Wraps up Fair, Prepares for Another Promotion

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Marketing

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) staff has been busy with various activities, with one of those just wrapping up this past weekend. GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin talks about the Georgia National Fair, and how things went there in promoting beef and then has a preview of an upcoming promotion. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …

Sunbelt Ag Expo

Sunbelt Ag Expo Kicks Off Today

Dan Sunbelt Ag Expo

The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo officially kicks off today, October 15th, in Moultrie, Georgia. Tyron Spearman has a look at some of the events scheduled for today and through the three-day event. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of …

fertilizer

USDA Launches New Tools to Improve Fertilizer and Grain Transportation Visibility

Dan Agri-Business, Environment, Exports/Imports, Trade, USDA-AMS

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has introduced two new tools to boost transparency and resilience in the agricultural transportation sector. Announced today, the Fertilizer Transportation Dashboard and the Pacific Northwest Barge Rate Data Series are now available on the Agricultural Transportation Open Data Platform (AgTransport). The Fertilizer Transportation Dashboard provides up-to-date information on key fertilizer supply chain indicators. These …

Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Milton Impacts on Florida Cattle Producers

Dan Cattle, Economy, Florida, Florida Cattlemen's Association (FCA), Hurricane

Less than two weeks ago we talked with Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Executive Vice President, Jim Handley about the impacts Hurricane Helene had on cattle producers in the state. And now we are talking with him about the impacts from another storm, Hurricane Milton. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman caught up with Handley late Friday morning about what they have encountered thus far …