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An Agriculture Teacher Who Helped Launch the FFA The Future Farmers of America, now known simply as FFA, has become one of the most recognizable youth organizations in American agriculture. Its roots can be traced to a Virginia agriculture teacher who believed high school students interested in farming and agricultural careers could benefit from learning, leadership and fellowship. Henry Groseclose …
Youth involvement, especially in the cattle industry, is imperative for a brighter future. This is something that the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association firmly believes in. The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation supports future generations through scholarship opportunities. Josie Jones with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association sat down with us to tell us more. “We are super excited. It is scholarship season here at the …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Junior Board recently had a meeting. We sat down with Bailey Watson of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to learn more. “This past weekend we held our first annual meeting with our Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors, and our Board of Directors is just our leadership team,” Watson said. “It’s a group of youth that …
Roger McEowen, Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University, spoke with us recently about laws surrounding H-2A workers and their effects on the agriculture industry. Here is what he shared. “You know, trends, it’s been up significantly for quite some time, but really ramped up in the past year or two,” McEowen commented. “So it’s indispensable for a …
With the Junior Cattlemen’s Roundup coming up soon, Southeast AgNet sat down with Bailey Watson of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) to tell us more. “So next week will be our Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association 20th annual roundup, which will take place in Montgomery July 23rd through the 26th. We’re super excited,” said Watson. “We’ll be welcoming about 104 kids …
The Florida Beef Council had the opportunity to work with the North Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council shared with us more. “We recently had the opportunity to partner with the North Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for a continuing education event with about 40 of their registered dietitians from across the …
As the Georgia Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association Summer Conference is being held, we had a chat with Wyatt Doolittle, of the Georgia Beef Board to tell us more. “We’re here at the Summer Conference in Athens where hundreds of agricultural teachers from every corner of our state are coming together to learn, collaborate, and prepare for another great school year …
Recently, Southeast AgNet was able to sit down with Dean Pringle to have a conversation about the University of Florida’s Apex facility in the works. “So, the Apex Center will be kind of an addition to our meat science facilities at the University of Florida Animal Sciences. And if you think about the beef industry and the beef chain in …
At the USA Peanut Congress held in Florida this past week, the Peanut Research and Education Award was presented. Dr. Marshall Lamb out of Dawson, Georgia was the winner. He has been serving in that capacity for about 35 years. He has conducted research that has improved the profitability, sustainability, and competitiveness of the U.S. peanut industry. He is the …
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Wilton Simpson, emphasized major wins in the Florida Legislature’s 2026/2027 budget. Commissioner Simpson said, ““This year’s budget reflects a historic commitment by Senate President Albritton, House Speaker Perez, and the entire Florida Legislature to support Florida’s farmers — the people who quietly and humbly feed our communities, fuel our economy, and protect our natural resources. Florida …
