March is known for a big basketball tournament, but according to a story from Mark Oppold, it’s also known for a busy month in the grain and livestock trades. 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 …
Vilsack Announces New Independent Processors Funding
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Monday announced an $89 million investment to finance the startup and expansion of independent meat processors. USDA also announced the department’s initial steps to create a more competitive marketplace for seeds and other agricultural inputs. Vilsack says the investment “will promote competition, support producer income, strengthen the supply chain, and increase economic opportunity in rural communities.” …
Video: Discussing Calf Vaccines with Merck
Sabrina Halvorson stopped by the Merck booth at the recent Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show to discuss calf vaccines. 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 through SharpShooter™June …
Ag Safety Awareness Week: “Lead the Way in Agriculture”
It’s ag safety awareness week. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Agricultural Safety Awareness Week Program is this week, March 6-10. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureaus across the country to promote ag safety this week with the theme of “Lead the Way in Agriculture.” Each day has a different focus, beginning on …
Peanut Sheller’s to Meet
The American Peanut Sheller’s Association will meet this week. Tyron Spearman has more details. 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 through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
New ANCW President Visits the Southeast
The American National Cattlewomen (ANCW) met during the recent annual Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans, and during that event they elected Pam Griffin, a cow/calf producer from Arizona as their new President. Then, she was here in the Southeast attending the recent Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Montgomery. That’s where Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman was able to catch up with Pam, …
Top Agricultural Markets to Start the Year
Looking back at February, some agricultural markets did very well. Mark Oppold explains what markets top the list after the first two months of the year. 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 …
Environmental Stewardship Program Nominations are Due Friday
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is accepting applications until Friday, March 10 for the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award. The annual award program recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of U.S. cattle producers. Any group, individual, or organization is eligible to nominate one individual or business raising or feeding cattle. Individuals and families may not nominate themselves, although nominees may be …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In this week’s “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked to the Commissioner about a special week for one of the divisions in Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). And that’s our weekly Around the State with Commissioner Pate. To learn more about National Weights and Measures Week, click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Prevent Cancer Through Healthy Foods
Ways you can prevent cancer through healthy foods. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. March is National Nutrition Month, and to kick things off, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is helping people build better eating habits with foods shown to prevent cancer. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease. …