Monthly Archives: August 2023
Monthly Archives: August 2023

Potatoes USA: Changing the Couch Potato Narrative

August 31, 2023
by Mike Davis

The phrase “couch potato” describes a person who spends little or no time exercising and a great deal of time watching TV. We’ve all heard that, but Potatoes USA also feels it gives potatoes a bad rap. Despite research that …

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USB: Precision Farming Leads to Best Soy Outcomes

August 31, 2023
by Mike Davis

Farmers across the nation take pride in being the best stewards of their land. Advancements in technology and conservation allow soybean farmers to be more efficient and sustainable. Laurie Isley, United Soybean Board farmer-leader from Michigan and Communication & Education …

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NCBA: New WOTUS Rule ‘Positive Development’

August 31, 2023
by Mike Davis

The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers on Tuesday announced a new Final Rule amending the definition of waters on the United States. The final rule intends to conform with the recent Supreme Court decision in Sackett …

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Abbot Named Pivot Bio CEO

August 30, 2023
by Mike Davis

Pivot Bio announced Chris Abbot as its Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Pivot Bio calls Abbot an industry leader and hands-on strategist who has focused his career on agriculture, water, sustainability, and technology. Pivot Bio Board Chairperson Roger Underwood said, …

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US Cattlemen’s Association Welcomes LIP Update

August 30, 2023
by Mike Davis

The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association applauds recent action by the Department of Agriculture to update the 2023 Livestock Indemnity Program payment rate. Late last week, USDA announced the payment rate for beef calves over 800 pounds will increase from $1244 per …

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Carolina Harvesters Trying to Beat the Rain, Wind

August 30, 2023
by Mike Davis

The corn harvest is well underway in the Carolinas, and so far so good. Rick Strecker is technical agronomist with Bayer Crop Science. He says fields in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina are coming in strong. Quite honestly, my …

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USMEF Introducing New Pork Cuts into Latin America

August 30, 2023
by Mike Davis

As demand for pork in Mexico continues to grow so does the desire to try new cuts beyond chops and loins. German Navarrete is the corporate chef for U.S. Meat Export Federation, or USMEF, in Mexico, South America and the …

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More Farmers Using Cover Crops, and for Good Reasons

August 30, 2023
by Mike Davis

This fall as farmers finish up harvesting their main cash crops such as corn and soybeans, some of those farmers will be bringing out right away the planters again to put in cover crops on that land rather than leaving …

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EPA Releases New WOTUS Rule to Mixed Reactions

August 30, 2023
by Mike Davis

The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new final rule amending the 2023 definition of “Waters of the United States” on Tuesday. The final rule intends to conform with the recent Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA, but the new …

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SC Commissioner Weathers: The ‘Growing Agribusiness’ Fund

August 29, 2023
by Mike Davis

The number 40 million is certain to catch your ear. That’s how much the South Carolina Legislature has allocated to a new program. Here to tell us about it is Commissioner Hugh Weathers. The Growing Agribusiness Fund is a new …

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