The 2023 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention is an event producers across the state do not want to miss. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they invite everyone to join them in Montgomery this year. Registration information for the Convention, which will be held February 17-18, is on the ACA website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …
North Florida Cattlemen Invite Producers to Annual Meeting
The North Florida Cattlemen’s Association is inviting producers to attend their annual meeting coming up Saturday, February 11th in Live Oak. They have an exciting meeting planned, which will discuss where your cattle operation fits in today’s beef industry. The event will feature nationally known speaker, Corbitt Wall, who will discuss everything from feed lots to fake meat and the cattle …
Register Now for 61st Annual GCA Convention
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) is preparing for the annual GCA Convention, which is scheduled for March 8-10, 2023, in Columbus, Georgia. Producers across the state are invited to be a part of this year’s event, where you will have the opportunity to learn, share innovative ideas, conduct business for the future of the association and share an unforgettable experience with Georgia’s …
Keeping an Eye on the Grain Trade
Many are watching the grain trade closely this week. Mark Oppold has more information on the factors why, and also looks at the tight range being found in the cotton market. 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 …
Food Prices Drop in December BUT …..
Food prices were a little lower in December, but still higher than the year before. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization’s Food Price Index dropped during December, but 2022 food prices were 18 percent higher than in 2021. The December index averaged 132.4 points, 2.6 points below November, the ninth-straight monthly …
Alabama Couple Named Nation’s Top Young Farm Family
(ALFA/SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, Jan. 9, 2023) — Alabama farmers Daniel and Carla Trantham today were named the nation’s top young farm family during American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is the first time an Alabama Farmers Federation farm family has won the Achievement Award. “From the moment I saw the state award given at a state conference, winning this contest was my goal,” Daniel said. “This national award was the icing on …
Seeking Producers to Serve on the National Peanut Board
Five states are seeking eligible peanut producers who are interested in serving on the National Peanut Board. Tyron Spearman has more details. Five State Peanut Organizations Seek National Peanut Board Nominees (NPB/ATLANTA, GA/Jan. 9, 2023) — The Alabama Peanut Producers’ Association, Florida Peanut Producers’ Association, Mississippi Peanut Growers Association, North Carolina Peanut Growers Association and Virginia Peanut Growers Association are seeking …
Pork Exports Continue to Gain Momentum; Beef Export Value Sets Annual Record
According to new data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), November exports of U.S. pork were the largest of 2022 in both volume and value, while beef exports were below the large year-ago totals. But, 2022 beef export value already set a full-year record of nearly $11 billion. USMEF President and …
Price Erosion Expected in the Grain Trade
Price erosion is expected in the grain trade this week. Mark Oppold explains why. 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 Helps to Support Forage Development and …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”. Commissioner, I understand you want to share some information about a specific program the department started in Alabama this year that helps farmers and underserved communities. That phone number again is 334-240-7247. And that’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored …