The University of Florida’s Department of Animal Sciences will host the 72nd Annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course on May 10-12, 2023. The Short Course is considered to be one of the premier beef cattle educational events in the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions with significance nationally and globally. Producers, extension specialists and agents, researchers, students, and allied industry members are welcome to …
Grain Traders Monitoring Crop Updates
Grain traders will be scanning through today’s monthly crop updates. Mark Oppold notes they are looking for any changes with South American crops. He also has an update on cattle futures. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
ASI Spring Trip Dates Set for March 27-29
The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) spring trip to Washington, D.C. is set for March 27-29. Sheep producers from state and national associations across the U.S. will visit our nation’s capital to meet with their congressional delegations on issues of interest to the industry. The trip will also include meetings with our ASI partners at the U.S. Department of Agriculture on lamb …
Dairy Coalition Applauds Court Decision on “Gruyere”
What’s in a name? Court cases and a bit of trouble, when it comes to cheese. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), and other industry stakeholders prevailed in their battle to protect generic names in the United States. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld prior …
DeSantis Remarks to Florida Legislative Open Session
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/March 7, 2023) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday gave his State of the State address to open the legislative session. Here are his remarks, as prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker, Madam President, members of the Legislature and fellow citizens: It is my duty under the Constitution to inform the Legislature concerning the condition of the state and …
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) estimates 2022 crop losses due to weather and climate change at more than $21.4 billion. The AFBF Market Intel analysis shows in 2022, 18 weather and climate disasters, each with damages exceeding $1 billion struck the United States. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that 2022 surpassed 2021 as the third-costliest disaster …
GCC Reminds Producers About ARC/PLC Deadline
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers that the ARC/PLC sign-up deadline is Wednesday, March 15. Producers have until then to make their elections concerning agriculture risk coverage (ARC) or price loss coverage (PLC) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, discussed the importance of …
GPC Celebrates March as National Peanut Month
TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) was part of an event last week that celebrated March as National Peanut Month. The Georgia peanut industry hosted the 2023 Georgia PB&J Day in Atlanta last week. During the event, the Georgia Peanut Commission and Peanut Proud donated 10,080 jars of peanut butter to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. “Peanuts are …
The Value of the 2022 Peanut Crop
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released figures showing the value of the 2022 peanut crop. Tyron Spearman runs through some of the numbers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Georgia Cattlemen Set to Meet in Columbus
The final preparations are being made for the 2023 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention which gets underway Wednesday in Columbus, Ga. GCA Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, says they have a fantastic 2 ½ day show planned. The GCA Convention runs March 8-10. Learn more on the GCA website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …