This week, cattle industry leaders praised the introduction of a bipartisan congressional resolution recognizing the importance of commodity checkoff programs, including the Beef Checkoff. “As a cattle producer who invests in the Beef Checkoff, I know how important this program is to the continued success of America’s cattlemen and cattlewomen. The Beef Checkoff was created by cattle producers, is run …
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
The call to keep AM radio in vehicles continues to grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Senate Bill 1669 is the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act. This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a rule that requires all new motor vehicles to have devices that can access AM broadcast stations installed as standard …
New Forecast for 2023 Peanut Crop
According to the new forecast for the 2023 peanut crop, there will be more peanuts this year than last. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …
Georgia Beef Board Pleased with Steak Showdown
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) hosted a big event this past weekend at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. An event that GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin was pleased with. And he also tells Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about more events coming up this week, and about a new staff member that’s been hired. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …
Florida Beef Council Attending Culinary Convention
This week the Florida Beef Council (FBC) is taking part in a convention in New Orleans. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says it is the American Culinary Federation National Convention, where they are showcasing new ideas for beef dishes. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …
Alabama Cattlemen Watching Special Legislative Session
The special session of the Alabama Legislature is underway in Montgomery to redraw Alabama’s congressional district map. But as Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley notes, there are some other issues they will be watching closely too. For more information, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …
Warm Ocean Temperatures Could Increase Chances of Hurricane Activity
Very warm water temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean have some believing the chances of hurricane activity could increase from earlier predictions. Mark Oppold has more details. (NOAA’s National Hurricane Center) — a division of the National Weather Service — has a new model to help produce hurricane forecasts this season. The Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS) was put into operations on June 27 and will …
High Production Costs Won’t Ease Next Year
USDA’s first cost of production forecast for major field crops like corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, rice, and others shows that input costs are expected to remain elevated into the next growing season. The costs will likely be at the third-highest level of all time and only slightly lower than the record high in 2022. While some input costs like fertilizer …
USDA Requests Input on GHG Measurement Plans
The USDA wants the public’s opinion on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA is requesting public input on the draft “Federal Strategy to Advance Greenhouse Gas Measurement and Monitoring for the Agriculture and Forestry Sectors (.pdf).” The draft Federal Strategy outlines a framework for enhancing greenhouse gas measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification within …
Research Discussed During APRES Meeting
One of the topics discussed during the recent American Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES) meeting was research efforts in the future. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida …