With the 4th of July coming up soon, Michael Smith of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association encourages consumers to pick beef. “Well, beef is a naturally healthy protein. It’s full of zinc, iron, and protein,” said Smith. Smith added, “And it’s, you know, there’s nothing really more American than a good old hamburger, especially on the 4th of July in the …
GBB Shares Tips on Enjoying Beef
As summer grilling ramps up, Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) shares tips on cooking beef. “Summer’s officially here and if there’s one thing that brings families together this time of year, it’s firing up that grill. Beef is usually right in the middle of it, said Doolittle. “One thing that we like to remind people is that …
27th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference Upcoming
The Georgia Peanut Commission and other members of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation remind growers and industry specialists about this year’s 27th annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference scheduled for July 21st through 23rd at the Edgewater Beach Resort Conference Center in Panama City Beach, Florida. Online registration will close on July 15th and after that date registration will be available …
NCBA President Shares Thoughts on Upcoming Meeting and NWS
At the recent Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention, Southeast AgNet was able to catch up with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President, Gene Copenhaver. Copenhaver commented on the upcoming NCBA meeting. Here is what Copenhaver had to say. “Our summer business meeting is July 12th through the 14th and at that meeting it’s not as quite as big as our cattle …
Attention Cotton Growers: Use Caution When Working Wet Fields
By Clint Thompson Increased rains across South Georgia in recent weeks have prevented some cotton growers from completing much needed field work. The Georgia Cotton Commission and Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, caution producers about returning to a wet and soggy field too soon. That would make matters worse. “Try not to get out there too …
Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting Scheduled for July 29
The Georgia Cotton Commission and Executive Director, Taylor Sills, remind growers about the Commission’s 2026 Mid-Year Meeting and University of Georgia Pre-Harvest Workshop, scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 at the Neesmith Lane Conference Center in Statesboro, Georgia. Pre-registration is free at georgiacottoncommission.org, though those interested in attending need to register by Saturday, July 11 to assist with lunch plans. The …
ACA Plans to Hold 20th Annual Junior Roundup
The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association is planning to hold their 20th annual roundup soon. Southeast AgNet caught up with Bailey Watson from the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to learn more. “Here at the ACA, we have a roundup held through the Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association. So this year will be the 20th annual Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association roundup. We hold this …
U.S. Meat Export Federation Reports U.S. Pork Exports
U.S pork exports maintained a steady movement in April. According to the USDA and U.S. Meat Export Federation this “was led by broad-based growth in Asian and Western Hemisphere markets.” USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom reported pork exports totaled 257,212 metric tons in April, 8% above last year, while value increased 6% to $718.1 million. April’s strong performance reflected …
USDA Announces Changes within Marketing and Regulatory Programs
USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs has announced that they are making organizational improvements within the Agricultural Marketing Service. According to the department, “to enhance efficiency and better align with USDA priorities, AMS will reduce siloing in its Fair Trade Practice Program by moving commodity-specific functions to the appropriate AMS commodity or service programs. For example, oversight of the Perishable Agricultural …
Hassey Brooks Comments on ADA Response to NWS in US
At the recent Alabama Agribusiness Council annual meeting, Southeast AgNet had the opportunity to sit down with Hassey Brooks, Alabama Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner. Brooks discussed how Alabama is responding to the Texas New World screwworm detection saying, “Well we’re in a great position with our leadership at the department with Commissioner Payton and also to Dr. Tony Frazier.” …










