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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 …
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 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 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 …
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.” …
Route 66 marked its 100th anniversary this year. NCBA and the Beef Checkoff announced the Route 66 Beef Trail. NCBA and Beef Checkoff have partnered to offer a free mobile pass, allowing travelers along Route 66 to highlight restaurants known for beef entrees, regional beef stories, learning about historic stockyards, historic feed yards, family-owned steakhouses, and of course, award-winning barbecue …
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is actively working to pursue a recovery of a surety bond. This bond would help compensate Alabama grain producers who have yet to receive payment for grain purchased by Hansen-Mueller CO. in 2025. ADAI urges affected producers to submit claims no later than 4:00 PM on June 23rd. Rick Pate, Commissioner of Agriculture …
In a recent post on X, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins reflected on a Gillespie County, Texas town hall meeting focused on protecting America’s livestock with an emphasis on NWS protection. Over 1,000 ranchers and key partners were in attendance. Rollins said on the post “We discussed our combined unprecedented response, our investments in surveillance and preparedness, and the historic …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and executive director Taylor Sills remind Georgia cotton growers about the commission’s 2026 Mid-Year Meeting & 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 www.georgiacottoncommission.org, though those interested in attending need to register by Saturday, July 11 to assist …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced funding for the 40 Breakthrough projects in an effort to defend against New World Screwworm. Through the program proposals will receive a combined total of $105 million. According to the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service website this funding will be used “to sharpen detection, accelerate control and eradication tools, and strengthen …
