The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is applauding the Trump Administration’s selection of Monica Carroll as the new Alabama Farm Service Agency Director. We spoke with Erin Beasley from the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to get her take on the selection. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
The Florida Beef Council held a two-day youth culinary deep dive into the beef industry with Melbourne High School’s culinary program and we caught up with Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council for a recap of their activities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …
As the weather continues to warm up, USDA is highlighting their continuing work on the Asian Longhorn Tick. Denise Bonilla of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service shares the details on this important work for livestock producers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
The US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the slate of presidential appointments for the Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Director positions. These appointees will work to plan, organize and administer the FSA programs in each state. Notably in the Southeast, Monica Carroll appointed as State Executive Director, Alabama Farm Service Agency; Marcinda Kester appointed as the …
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association will be holding a Roundup event focusing on forages this week in Moultrie. We caught up with Dr. Lisa Baxter with the University of Georgia who provided a preview of the educational portion of the event. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …
The American National Cattlewomen have announced their new slate of officers for 2025-2026. Nikki Weston will serve as President, Casey Matzke as President Elect and Debbie Chute as Vice President. Weston, of Randolph, Utah grew up in the urban area of Utah’s Wasatch front and after marrying her high school sweetheart she embraced the agricultural lifestyle. Weston raised her family …
Drought conditions are easing for producers to plant both corn and soybeans across the country. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey provided an update on the changes in drought status and how that’s affecting planting these two crops. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
The Federal Reserve Board meets this week. Mark Oppold looks at what the expectations are for their decision on interest rates. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
For most U.S. farm households, income from off-farm jobs like teaching, driving a bus, or managing a bank branch helps keep an operation running. In 2023, an American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Market Intel Report says 23 percent of farm household income for farm families comes from farming itself, which means 77 percent of the income comes from other sources. In 2023, …
Planting delays continue in certain areas of the country due to weather conditions. Mark Oppold explains what that means for the crop and how the markets are reacting to it. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …
