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Seth Myers Retires As Chief Economist

Dan January 9, 2026 Agri-Business, Commodities, Economy, USDA

USDA Ag Outlook Enters a New Era as Chief Economist Seth Meyers Retires The name Seth Meyers may not be familiar to most farmers and ranchers, but within the world of farm broadcasting and agricultural markets, his influence has been significant. Meyers is retiring after serving as USDA’s Chief Economist since 2021, marking the end of a key chapter for …

NCBA Congratulates Justin Benavidez on Appointment As USDA Chief Economist

Dan January 8, 2026 Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

USDA Names Dr. Justin Benavidez as Chief Economist, NCBA Responds The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the appointment of Dr. Justin Benavidez as USDA’s new Chief Economist, a key leadership role responsible for guiding economic analysis and forecasting across the department. Agricultural organizations, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), are welcoming the decision and highlighting the importance of …

Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer
The United Nations is recognizing 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF), aiming to spotlight the contributions of women in agriculture and agribusiness. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and 15 other U.S. members of an IYWF working group are collaborating to elevate this initiative on several fronts. Their efforts include the […]
Peruvian Mandarin Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS) projects Peruvian tangerine/mandarin production in 2025–26 at 570,000 metric tons (MT), the same as the prior year. VARIETIES Tangerine/mandarin varieties in Peru include: The market for exports is dominated by easy peelers and seedless varieties including Murcott, Tango, Primosole, Clementine, Minneola and Orri. Peru’s main […]

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