Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of six members to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. The terms for these appointees are effective immediately and expire on June 30, 2020. Newly appointed members are: Randell W. Eronimous, Seattle, Wash. (Region 13) Erin S. Sharp, Cincinnati, Ohio (At-large, processor) Reappointed members are: Lynne M. Bohan, Lynnfield, Mass. …
Cotton Harvest Ahead of Last Year
While overall cotton harvest numbers are ahead of last year and close to the 5-year average, harvest here in the Southeast is trailing a bit. Stephanie Ho has the story. Cotton Harvest Ahead of Last Year According to USDA’s weekly crop progress report, 79 percent of the Alabama cotton crop had been harvested as of this past Sunday, November 26, …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Budget Ready for 2018
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) recently held its fall quarterly board meeting, and ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley was pleased that budgets for the 2018 fiscal year were approved. Alabama Cattlemen’s Budget Ready for 2018 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
UGA Football Team Enjoys Georgia Beef
The Georgia Beef Board, before a big (University of Georgia) UGA football game this weekend, wanted to make sure players enjoyed a good beef meal. Kaytlyn Malia says it was another opportunity for the board to feed the Bulldogs. UGA Football Team Enjoys Georgia Beef Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Propane Industry Committed to Florida Farmers
Farmers across Florida are encouraged to learn more about new propane powered equipment and how propane’s versatility on the farm can help cut costs and boost efficiency compared to other farm fuels. Propane Industry Committed to Florida Farmers Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Florida Beef Council Hosts Cooking Demo
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently took part in a cooking demo. FBC director of beef marketing and promotions, Allyson Trimble, says the council worked with the Gator Collegiate Cattlewomen to put the event together. Florida Beef Council Hosts Cooking Demo Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
NRCS Emergency Conservation Programs and Practices
After the hurricanes which affected our area of the country and other natural disasters that took place elsewhere, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to make sure landowners who have yet to check with their local NRCS office does so to learn about possible programs that could help. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Celebrating National French Toast Day
Cathy Isom lets you know why you’ll need plenty of milk, eggs and bread to start your day today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Eggy bread, omelet bread or gypsy toast is more commonly known as French Toast. And every year November 28, people across the United States observe National French Toast Day. Whether enjoying from home or …
Big Week for Agriculture in Washington
It’s a “big” week for agriculture in Washington, with key actions likely to have an impact on producers’ bottom-line. The U.S. Senate is expected to take a “make-or-break” vote Thursday or Friday on the GOP’s tax plan, that Republicans will have to pass with a likely razor-thin, Republican-only majority. The GOP is edging closer to the needed votes, and President …
Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives
A nearly 80-foot tall Christmas tree arrived Monday at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service provides a tree each year from a different state for the Capitol. This year’s tree, an Engelmann Spruce, is 79 feet tall and comes from northwest Montana. The 15,000 lbs., the 76-year-old tree made a two-week, 3,400-mile journey to …