The 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is underway in San Antonio, Texas, as producers from across the country are on hand to take in a variety of sessions and the gigantic trade show. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, says this is a good place to talk about where we go …
Growing Cress, a Nutrient Powerhouse
Cathy Isom has a few trips for you about how to grow one of easiest greens that’s also known as a nutrient powerhouse. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cress is a green that is a known nutrient powerhouse, packed with vitamins and minerals, calcium and iron. It’s also full of antioxidants and thought to have medicinal properties …
Secretary Perdue on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
(USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Trump’s State of the Union address showcased our country’s relentless optimism and his vision of brighter days that lie ahead. The President has rural America and agriculture close to his heart and has kept his promises …
Thousands Gather for Annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
(NCBA) — The largest annual gathering of the beef industry began in San Antonio, where more than 9,000 cattle producers, industry partners, and stakeholders gathered for the first day of the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. The event, which continues through February 7, provides a platform for education, policy development, and networking. “This week is about serving …
Peanut Acreage Needs to Decrease to Improve Prices
By Clint Thompson For peanut prices to improve for farmers, acreage needs to decrease significantly in 2020, according to Adam Rabinowitz, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension agronomist and assistant professor. He said U.S. demand has become stagnant, relatively flat for four years. Production needs to decrease this year if prices are going to increase. This will happen either through …
Peanut Industry News
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Lingering Effects of Drought in the Southeast
Last fall, many were concerned with the dry conditions across this region. But thanks to good rainfall over the past few weeks in many areas, the overall drought is basically over here in the southeastern part of the country. But according to a story from Stephanie Ho, the effects of the drought remain. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Trade Deals Could Mean Brighter Days for Farmers
By Clint Thompson Jeffrey Dorfman, Georgia’s state fiscal economist and professor in the University of Georgia (UGA) Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, believes agriculture is currently in an “OK place” amid low commodity prices. Speaking at the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Ag Forecast meeting at the Tifton Campus Conference Center on Jan. 31, Dorfman highlighted recent …
Using Social Media to Reach Beef Producers and Consumers
For the past few years, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has worked hard to build on the efforts of promoting various aspects of beef through social media. Kayla Greer, ACA director of social media and communications, says those efforts continue here in 2020. To learn more contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 314-265-1867. http://www.bamabeef.org Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Promoting Lean Florida Beef for Heart Month
February is Heart Month and the Florida Beef Council (FBC) is reminding folks about the benefits of lean beef. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, talks about some of those benefits. But first she mentions they will be well represented this week during the Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas. For more information, contact the FBC office …