A USDA program designed to build up the next generation of food and farm leaders and workforce participants provided an example of its efforts during this year’s Ag Outlook Forum. Rod bain has more in today’s This Land of Ours. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson and Rod Bain’s This Land Of Ours program here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Georgia Department of Agriculture Marks 150 Years of Service to Georgia’s #1 Industry
(GDA/Atlanta, GA/Feb. 26, 2024) — This year, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) proudly celebrates its 150th anniversary, marking a historic milestone as the United States’ first and oldest State Department of Agriculture. Established on February 28, 1874, the Department has played a pivotal role in supporting and safeguarding Georgia’s agriculture industry. Since its inception, the Department has evolved to …
ACA Installs New Officers
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) saw their 81st Annual Convention and Trade Show wrap up Saturday in Huntsville, and new ACA officers were installed. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with their 2024 president, Terry Slaten from Cullman county. Along with Slaten, the 2024 ACA officer team also includes President Elect-Keith Glover of Hale County, Vice President-Wyatt Sasser from Covington County, and Treasurer-Richard Meadows …
Weather Factors Could Affect the Grain Trade
Weather factors could affect the grain trade. Mark Oppold has more on that along with news about a big event coming up this week. . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Looking at February’s Cattle on Feed Report
After last month’s cattle inventory report, this month’s cattle on feed report is not too surprising. USDA’s Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …
USDA Equity Commission Report Released
The Agriculture Secretary discusses the final report of recommendations by the Department’s Equity Commission. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) held its inaugural National Equity Summit to celebrate the work of the USDA Equity Commission and recommit to the progress the Department has made under the Biden-Harris Administration to improve access and …
ACA Pleased with Annual Convention
The 81st annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show continues today in Huntsville, Alabama. Cattle producers from across the state are on hand for the annual event, which pleases ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiserman caught up with her this morning. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 02-23-2024
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended February 23, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- February 23, 2024, receipts at 17 markets totaled an estimated 14,262 head compared to 9,147 last week and …
GCC Reminds Growers About UPW Trainings
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds farmers that Using Pesticides Wisely (UPW) training locations have been announced for 2024. It is vital that growers attend a UPW course to help Georgia maintain its pesticide stewardship reputation. All applicators must be trained to use in-crop dicamba products: Engenia, XtendiMax and Tavium. The training will fulfill federal label requirements that ensures each …
Corn Trends in USDA Outlook
What are some of the trends found in USDA’s outlook for the domestic corn balance sheet this year? Rod Bain tells us. Listen to Rod Bain’s program here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …