While typically its barbecue in Kansas City and cheesesteaks in Philly, when it comes to the Super Bowl, the wing is still king. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Chicken Council (NCC) this week released its annual Chicken Wing Report, projecting Americans to consume a record-breaking 1.45 billion chicken wings during Super Bowl LVII weekend. This …
International Trade a Key Topic at Cattle Industry Convention
The Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show are underway in New Orleans, Louisiana, with nearly 7,000 cattle producers, industry partners, and stakeholders gathered for education, engagement, and entertainment. A key topic at the convention is international trade. AgNet Media’s Sabrina Halvorson is covering the event and talked with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus …
Nutrition Funding Includes Peanut Industry
A new grant is helping to fund nutrition and feeding programs, which does includes the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …
Nearly $563,000 Available for Florida Land Management Projects
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/eqip-environmental-quality-incentives/florida/environmental-quality-incentivesNorthern Florida landowners interested in protecting the conservation values of their land will soon be able to apply for land management. Contracts, funded by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida, are through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), as facilitated by the Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT). The ACT announced nearly $563,000 in funding is available for land management projects through the …
USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available up to $7.5 million for grants through its Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). The competitive Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects through two categories, Planning Projects and Implementation Projects. USDA will accept applications on Grants.gov until 11:59 p.m. Eastern …
Traceability: What USDA’s New Rule Proposal Means for Producers
By: Southeast AgNet intern, Will Jordan Traceability is the word at this year’s Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Producers, experts, and industry affiliates are gathered to discuss policy and directives for NCBA’s staff to focus on in 2023. Among other issues discussed, a recurring theme is implementation of more effective disease traceability for the cattle industry. While disease …
Stock Markets Have Best January in Four Years
The stock markets closed out January on a strong note. Mark Oppold notes it was the best January in four years. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Study Shows Rotational Grazing Adoption Varies by Region
A study sheds light on grazing practices around the nation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Data published Monday by USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) shows rotational grazing adoption varies by region. Rotational grazing is a management practice in which livestock are cycled through multiple fenced grazing areas to manage forage production, forage quality, animal health, and environmental …
Possible Decline in Cotton Acreage This Year
According to ag economists, we could see fewer cotton acres this year, and thus less production. Tyron Spearman has more details about what this could mean for prices. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …
January 1 Cattle Inventory Down 3 Percent
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their annual Cattle Inventory Report, and it shows as of January 1, 2023 all cattle and calves in the U.S. totaled 89.3 million head, 3 percent below the 92.1 million head on January 1, 2022. All cows and heifers that have calved, at 38.3 million head, were 3 percent below the 39.4 million …