When the Florida Beef Council (FBC) met last month, it heard a report from Sarah Krieger, a registered dietician who works with the council on a contract basis. FBC CEO Jim Handley said the council has been talking with her about possibly doing some work with medical students at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Florida Beef Council Working …
Training Georgia Collegiate Beef Teams
With a new school year underway, the Georgia Beef Board is once again putting together its collegiate beef teams. Kaytlyn Malia says the board is working with students at both Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia. Training Georgia Collegiate Beef Teams Image credit: Georgia Beef Board / Spicy Cheeseburger Sliders / Get the recipe Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day
Break out the grill and grab the buns. Cathy Isom lets you know why you’ll want to get your hands on America’s favorite sandwich today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day America’s favorite sandwich – the hamburger – with a slice of cheese – and all of the trimmings – is being honored today. It’s …
U.S. Continues Demand for Dairy Fix in NAFTA
The United States still demands a dairy fix in the North American Free Trade Agreement, but Canada still wants to protect its dairy industry. While Canada may be ready to give some concessions on dairy market access, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his allies have strong political motivations to stand firm. A trade lawyer told Politico this week that much …
U.S. Ag Coalition Sponsors U.S.-Cuba Business Meetings
A coalition of agriculture groups plan a U.S.-Cuba ag business conference in November. The U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Business Conference, according to organizers, comes at a time when U.S. agriculture needs to expand into new markets. Cuba continues to depend on imports for 80 percent of its food supply, and the coalition says Congress is poised in the Farm Bill to allow …
NCGA Names Doggett as CEO
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) announced Jon Doggett as the organization next CEO, taking the place of Chris Novak. Doggett is the fifth CEO in the organization’s 61-year history. The change is effective immediately. He has served as interim CEO since August first when Novak left for CropLife America. Doggett has also served as executive vice president of the …
Growth Energy Launches Bus Tour Promoting E15
The summer ban on E15 sales in select areas ended over the weekend as Growth Energy launched a campaign to promote E15 and higher blended fuels. As part of their campaign, Growth Energy is launching a bus tour to rally support for quick action on the president’s promise to unleash E15 ethanol blends. Over the next few months, the bus …
Agri View: Bad Weather Year
Everett Griner talks about the terrible weather for agriculture this year in today’s Agri View. Bad Weather Year Millions of Americans will be glad when this year is over. The weather has been one of the worst years that most people can remember — not just farmers, everybody. Drought and stifling heat in the West. Floods in the Northeast. And …
Farm Bureau Details Trade, Tariff Impacts on Agriculture
For the growth and renewed prosperity of agriculture, particularly with farm income on a downward slope, current trading relationships must be preserved and new opportunities for agricultural trade must be secured, the American Farm Bureau Federation said in a recent statement to the Senate Agriculture Committee. “Farm Bureau urges our trade officials to engage in discussions with our trade partners …
Garth Brooks Announces Private Concert for the National FFA Organization
Exclusive Show for the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo Garth Brooks, the reigning Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year, will take the stage in Indianapolis for a private show at this year’s 91st National FFA Convention & Expo. The premier youth leadership organization dedicated to preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture, the National FFA …