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Florida Beef Council Preparing for Next Year’s Checkoff Programs The Florida Beef Council is working to ensure next year’s checkoff programs remain effective and impactful. We spoke with Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council to learn more about their year-end efforts and planning process. As Deanne explained, “We’re coming to the end of wrapping up a great year. We …
The Georgia Beef Board works to support beef with both producers and consumers and we caught up with Wyatt Doolittle with the Georgia Beef Board to learn how they accomplish these goals. I had the opportunity to head over to the Newton County College and Career Academy to lead a beef quality assurance training for a great group of students. And let me tell you, …
National Peanut Board Awards $450,000 in New Grants to Advance Peanut Allergy Research Peanut farmers across the United States continue to invest in research, education, and promotion to support both their industry and the families who rely on peanut products every day. Peanut farmers invest each year into research, education, and promotion. One of the most impactful areas of investment …
USDA Unveils Sterile Fly Production Facility in Tampico to Strengthen New World Screwworm Response With the recent detections of New World Screwworm in Mexico, U.S. and Mexican agricultural authorities are intensifying efforts to prevent the pest from advancing northward. The USDA, in partnership with Mexico’s agriculture agency, has announced the development of a new sterile fly production facility in Tampico, …
By Clint Thompson More than half of Georgia’s cotton crop has been harvested this season. But there’s still plenty of cotton left to be picked and plenty of cotton equipment having to be moved from one field to another. The Georgia Cotton Commission and Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, implore road safety during the remaining harvest …
USDA Completes New Sterile Fly Production Facility in Tampico, Mexico The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the completion of a major infrastructure project critical to fighting the New World Screwworm (NWS): a new sterile fly production facility in Tampico, Mexico. The facility marks a significant advance in the U.S.–Mexico partnership to contain and eliminate this devastating pest, which …
Georgia Peanut Commission Promotes Peanuts with New PB&J 5K Run in Perry, Georgia The Georgia Peanut Commission is known for finding creative ways to promote peanuts, and this weekend they’re rolling out one of their most engaging ideas yet — the PB&J 5K Run in Perry, Georgia. The event is a partnership among the Georgia Peanut Commission, Georgia Farm Bureau, …
USMEF Launches New Campaign to Promote U.S. Variety Meats in Mexico’s Cantinas The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is spotlighting a new promotional campaign aimed at expanding the presence of U.S. pork and beef variety meats in Mexican cantinas, the leading export destination for these specialty products. The initiative focuses on highlighting the versatility, quality, and affordability of variety meats …
NCBA’s Ethan Lane Weighs In on Trump Administration’s DOJ Investigation into Meat Packers With the Trump administration’s announcement of a renewed Department of Justice investigation into major meat packers, industry leaders are closely watching what comes next. Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), shared what producers will be looking for as …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosts Fall Board Meeting to Plan for 2026 It’s a busy week for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) as they host their Fall Board of Directors Meeting, the final quarterly gathering of the fiscal year. We caught up with Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of the ACA, to learn more about what members can expect. “We’re looking …
