NCBA Staff Directed to Work With USDA to Verify Beef Origin Labeling Claims (NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the nation’s oldest and largest national organization representing American cattle producers, reaffirmed its policy supporting voluntary country-of-origin labeling (COOL). Because the association takes the concerns of its members and stakeholders seriously, its Executive Committee has unanimously approved efforts to …
Georgia Cotton Commission Preparing for County Meetings
With December here, efforts are well underway to finalize plans for the annual cotton production meetings around Georgia, which start next month. Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, hopes producers will plan to attend these meetings at various locations across the state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Alabama Cattlemen Preparing for Bicentennial Day
On Saturday, Dec. 14, many people will be in Alabama’s capital city for the grand finale of the state’s three-year bicentennial celebration. Many events at various locations will be taking place that day, including at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) building. ACA Director of Education and Outreach Ali Cantrell explains what will take place that day. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Florida Beef Council Providing Holiday Meal Tips
With Christmas just three weeks away, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) is providing information to help consumers prepare delicious beef for their holiday meals. In this week’s Beef Checkoff report, FBC Director of Education and Promotion DeAnne Maples says FBC has tips and recipes on its social media pages. As a reminder, “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” has released a new video …
Georgia Beef Board to Attend Farm Bureau Convention
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) attends various events each year to talk with producers from across the state. One of those is the annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention, which starts Sunday. In this week’s Beef Checkoff report, GBB’s Kaytlyn Malia says this is a great opportunity to talk with producers about the checkoff and where their dollars are being invested across the state. …
Cotton Harvest Picture Is Relatively Good
Cotton harvest across the Southeast is getting closer to wrapping up. U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist Brad Rippey, says the cotton harvest picture across the nation is better than the five-year average. In Alabama, 94 percent of the cotton crop has been harvested, which compares to only 78 percent this time last year; 86 percent is the five-year average. …
Home Gardeners Continue to Seek Advice on EDIS
(UF/IFAS) — Only one new title joined this year’s top-10 UF/IFAS Extension EDIS publications, and like five others making the list, it appeals to horticulture interests. In all, the Electronic Data Information Source saw 4.6 million visits and more than 18 million pageviews this year. Here are 2019’s 10 most-visited EDIS publications: The “Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide” is a perennial …
Vegetable Gardening in the Off Season
It is a bit more difficult to grow a garden in the winter, but Cathy Isom discusses some vegetables that can be grown in the off season. Winter is a tough season for growing plants, especially in vegetable gardens. But you don’t have to wait for the spring or summer to plant your garden: winter gardening is easy with the …
Peanuts Still Being Delivered
While harvest is basically over in most areas, Tyron Spearman reports peanuts are still being delivered. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
With Traceability Top of Mind, A Greater Push to Company-Specific UPCs in 2020
Beginning in 2020, only company-specific UPCs will be issued which will help enhance food traceability and increase inventory accuracy and category management for retailers. Generic UPCs will no longer be issued for North American produce by the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) or the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA). The use of Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) will begin replacing specific …