The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) staff has been busy preparing for the annual GCA Convention, which will be held March 8-10 in Columbus, Georgia. And for those interested in attending, if you haven’t registered yet, GCA Membership Engagement Coordinator Taylor Pearce says you have until this Friday to take advantage early registration pricing. Producers across the state are invited to be a part of …
Interesting Thoughts on Inflation
We hear many stories about inflation, and whether it’s starting to ease. Mark Oppold has information about a recent article which provides some interesting thoughts about it. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
There’s a shift in rural jobs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Over the last two decades, the strongest rural job gains were in smaller industries that tend to employ high-skill workers. USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) reports the highest growth was in the real estate industry. According to experts like CALC job placement services, also showing rapid …
Gregory as Director of the Office of Florida Agricultural Water Policy
(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Jan. 18, 2022) — Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the appointment of West Gregory as the Director of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Office of Agricultural Water Policy. “I’m honored to appoint West Gregory to lead our Office of Agricultural Water Policy. West Gregory has the unique experience and skillset – having worked …
New Peanut Supply and Disappearance Numbers
New supply and disappearance numbers for U.S. peanuts helps to forecast were the market may be this year. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest figures. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Ian Estimated Agriculture Damages Tops $1B
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Jan. 18, 2023) — A soon-to-be-released report will estimate Florida’s agriculture industry sustained about $1.07 billion in damages from Hurricane Ian, with growers of citrus, vegetable and horticultural crops taking the biggest hits from the wind, rains and flooding. But citrus growers think the estimate doesn’t show the full damage from the storm. The pending report from the University …
Republican House Agriculture Committee Members Announced
We now know the Republican members of the House Agriculture Committee. Chair GT Thompson made the announcement this week. Fifteen Republicans are returning from last year, and there are 12 who are new to the committee this year. Notables from the Southeast who are returning are Austin Scott of Georgia, Kat Cammock of Florida, and Barry Moore of Alabama. There …
It’s Not Too Late to Register for the NCBA Trade Show
The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is coming up next month, and it is not too late to register for the big event. The NCBA Trade Show is more than just a trade show, it’s an experience, especially being held in New Orleans. They are bringing classroom style education to the trade show floor in booth #2119. The Learning …
Continuing Investments in Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion
USDA recently announced the latest in a series of investments designed to expand capacity of meat and poultry processing in our nation. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Keeping an Eye on the Livestock Trade
As trading continues today, some eyes are watching what is taking place in the livestock trade. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of …