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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced an investment of funding to support projects to address plant pests and diseases. The announcement included more than $90 million under Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act and includes 441 projects that “ will strengthen the nation’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to invasive plant pests and diseases; safeguard the U.S. nursery …
The Georgia Beef Board is Celebrating Beef Month through various efforts and we caught up with Wyatt Doolittle with the Georgia Beef Board to learn more. “To kick things off, we’ll start with the Northeast Georgia Burger Battle during the first week of May. So this will be a lot of local restaurants competing for the best burger. Then as soon as …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association had a busy weekend focusing on youth in the cattle industry. We caught up with Erin Beasley with the ACA to learn more. “Well, it’s a great weekend to highlight youth and outstanding young people in our state. Friday night we were very fortunate the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation did host its annual scholarship banquet, which is just a …
The Florida Beef Council provides education through their Ranch to Ribeye Tour and we caught up with Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council to learn more. “It’s one of the most impactful programs of the year. This is a two-day, boots-on-the-ground type experience where we bring in the people who influence what ends up on your plate. And that’s dieticians and …
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced Ernie Barnett as this year’s recipient of the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership award. Presented annually since 1994, this award highlights “environmentally innovative growers and ranchers who share a commitment to protecting and preserving Florida’s resources while continuing to produce the world-class agricultural goods we rely on.” Commissioner Simpson said, “Ernie Barnett has spent more …
By Clint Thompson Cotton plantings are well under way this week across Georgia following much needed rainfall last weekend, which included 2.5 inches in Tifton, Georgia and 3.13 inches in Moultrie, Georgia. The Georgia Cotton Commission and Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, remind growers about the importance of seed depth following multiple inches of rain that …
Farmers and ranchers across the country have a new opportunity to spotlight their most loyal partners—their farm dogs. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has officially opened nominations for the 2027 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, celebrating the hardworking dogs that play a vital role in American agriculture. Now in its ninth year, the contest is organized …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is reacting to the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as Farm Bill 2.0. Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for NCBA said, “Thank you to Chairman GT Thompson, House leadership, and members from both parties for listening to real farmers and ranchers and passing the …
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), also known as Farm Bill 2.0, with several amendments to the bill. Agricultural groups are praising the bill’s passage, including the National Pork Producers Council who have been urging the passage due to the included fix to Proposition 12. The NPPC’s president …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association highlighted delisting efforts and changes to the Endangered Species Act during last week’s legislative conference. We caught up with Garrett Edmonds with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to learn about these efforts. Edmonds said, “The Pet and Livestock Protection Act. Back in December, the House passed this legislation to reinstate the gray wolf delisting rule. …
