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The Florida Beef Council has been busy promoting beef at the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami this past week. We caught up with Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council to learn more. Maples said, “This year marked our third year participating in the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival and it’s really been …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is headlong into this year’s legislative session and we sat down with Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to learn what they are looking forward to this week in Montgomery. Beasley said, “Got another busy week coming up where we’ll be advocating on behalf of our members but always enjoy a big day around Montgomery and …
The Georgia Beef Board has been working to promote beef this past week at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle with the Georgia Beef Board to learn more. Doolittle said, “So this week was state show week and it’s always one of the most meaningful weeks of the year for the Beef Board. So throughout …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program will open today. The Farm Service Agency will be administering the $11 Billion one-time bridge payments for row crop producers. Secretary Rollins posted on X saying, “Starting Monday, February 23, applications open EARLY for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program — unleashing $11 BILLION in targeted, fast help …
By Clint Thompson The best way to combat low cotton prices is for Georgia producers to make more yields, which was the case in 2025. Another way is to reduce costs that maybe hindering profits. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, spoke about cost reduction at the recent Georgia Cotton Commission meeting at the UGA Tifton Campus …
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared new details about the development of updated federal dietary guidelines earlier this month at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CattleCon in Nashville, Tennessee. Addressing cattle producers and industry stakeholders, Kennedy described how the new U.S. dietary guidelines were developed after he took office. “When I came into office …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is preparing for a busy season of Beef 101 programs and expanded beef promotion efforts across the state. Baylee Watson with the association shared how these initiatives are helping connect consumers with Alabama’s beef industry. “Beef 101 is a program that really allows us to give participants the pasture to plate experience of the beef industry.” …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will host its 102nd Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum this Thursday and Friday in Washington, D.C.. The annual event is one of the most closely watched gatherings for producers, traders, and agribusiness leaders, offering fresh USDA price projections, yield forecasts, and long-term agricultural baseline data. This year’s forum marks the first appearance for USDA’s new Chief …
The Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) Trustees’ Awards were presented at the 2026 Georgia Cotton Commission annual meeting on Jan. 28 in Tifton. The recipients of this year’s Trustees’ Awards were Richey Seaton and Martha Collins Harris. The Trustees’ Awards are awarded to individuals who have dedicated themselves to the advancement of Georgia’s cotton industry. Producers, research and extension specialists and …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Strengthens Research Partnerships in the Florida Cattle Industry The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board continues to play a vital role in strengthening relationships between researchers and the Florida cattle industry. Through strategic funding and collaboration, the board supports research projects that directly benefit Florida ranchers and advance beef cattle genetics and performance. We spoke with Rick Moyer, …
