The Georgia Beef Board is proud to support the future of the beef industry by sponsoring the inaugural National Youth Cattleworking Contest, set to take place in Athens, Georgia, from September 16–17. This national event is designed to highlight the talents and skills of young cattle producers from across the country. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia …
The Florida Beef Council continues its mission to support beef demand and quality through outreach, education, and training events. We sat down with DM Maples of the Florida Beef Council to learn more about a recent initiative that highlights beef’s role in healthy diets and upcoming efforts to improve production standards. “We were there over Labor Day. It’s actually the …
By Clint Thompson Tuesday was a celebration for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) and its School of Agriculture and Natural Resources. ABAC faculty, staff and students celebrated the ribbon cutting for the reopening of the Chambliss Building. Andrew Thoron, ABAC Dean for School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, spoke during the ceremony and highlighted the importance of the building’s grand …
TIFTON, Ga. – Sixteen farmers were recently recognized by the University of Georgia (UGA) Peanut Team for their high yielding peanuts in 2024. The high yields ranged from 4,145 to 6,095 pounds per acre. The winners were recognized at a dinner in August which was sponsored by the UGA Peanut Team, the Georgia Peanut Commission, American Peanut Shellers Association, National …
Seizing Opportunity During the Great Depression The Great Depression challenged countless rural American families, yet it also offered opportunities for those in the right place at the right time. In southern Missouri, a young farmer—John W. Tyson—recognized a chance to deliver chickens to larger metropolitan markets across the Midwest. While many struggled to survive, this early venture gave him practical …
Last week, we reported on the Section 301 hearing addressing Brazil’s unfair trade practices and their impact on U.S. agriculture and trade sectors. To better understand the path forward, we spoke with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), who provided insight into the process now underway. “Now that USTR and the government-wide …
As fall approaches and temperatures begin to cool across the Southeast, livestock producers are preparing to plant winter pastures. To guide producers through this crucial window, we spoke with Dr. Lisa Baxter, State Forage Specialist with the University of Georgia, who offered valuable insights into selecting the right forages and timing for optimal growth and grazing. “Winter annual forages are …
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association held its Fall Quarterly Meeting in Okeechobee this past week, bringing together cattle producers, industry partners, and sponsors from across the state for two days of education, networking, and leadership updates. The event showcased the ongoing commitment of Florida’s cattle industry to collaboration and innovation. This year’s meeting included a full slate of activities. “This is …
The peanut market is having a difficult year. While the 2025 crop looks strong with higher-than-average yields, prices continue to fall, leaving many farmers facing tight margins and uncertainty. “Well, the peanut market is having a hard time this year having a bigger crop than normal. The crop looks very good and that’s pushed shell prices down along with farmer …
Let’s look at the peanut market right now. As U.S. peanut farmers bring in their 2025 harvest, they are facing growing concern over falling prices and reduced farmer stock contracts. Despite a solid crop, the market is reacting to an oversupply globally that is driving prices lower. “Peanut farmers are bringing in their crop, but why is that the price …
