U.S. food insecurity in households with children is down once again. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) reported that food insecurity in U.S. households with children reached a two-decade low in 2021. The Economic Research Service monitors the prevalence of food insecurity in U.S. households with children by measuring food insecurity for the …
New UF/IFAS Blueberry Lab Nearing Completion
Research efforts continue with a variety of crops at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), and that includes blueberries. And those researchers are looking forward to the completion of the new blueberry lab. UF-IFAS Senior Vice President, Dr. Scott Angle, noted to Southeast AgNet that their top-notch blueberry breeding program will get a boost from this new …
Coley, Meeks Reappointed to GCC Board
By Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) vice chairman Matt Coley and director Steven Meeks were recently reappointed to serve three-year terms on the GCC’s board of directors. The Commodity Commission Ex-Officio Committee met in late July to make appointments to the commission’s board of directors. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, discussed these appointments and encouraged those interested …
Georgia Beef Board Preparing for the Fair
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is preparing for the Georgia National Fair which will be held next month. Taylor Evans, GBB director of public relations, says they will be providing fair goers with a variety of beef information this year. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …
Alabama YCLP Council Heading to Nebraska
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) continues to cultivate future leaders through their Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP), which is funded in part by the Alabama State Beef Checkoff. And according to ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley, YCLP Council members will be taking part in an upcoming trip to Nebraska. To learn more about YCLP, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
FCA Holding Fall Quarterly Meeting This Week
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) will be holding their Fall Quarterly Meeting this week. The two-day event will take place September 15-16 at Howey in the Hills. It all kicks off Thursday morning at 7:00AM with a Legislative Committee Meeting. The FCA Executive Board Meeting starts at 8:30 with the Allied Committee meeting at 10:00. Then at 1:00PM, theFCA Opening General Session …
U.S. Combine Harvester Sales Grew in August, Total Tractor Sales Fell
According to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), combine harvester sales grew for August in the U.S., while total tractors fell. U.S. total farm tractor sales fell 11.7 percent for the month of August compared to 2021, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales for the month grew 25.8 percent to 790 units sold, making for a three-month …
Watching Corn Trade after Monthly Crop Reports
Many eyes will be on the corn trade today after USDA released their monthly crop reports Monday. Mark Oppold 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 …
Today is National Peanut Day
Today is National Peanut Day, and Tyron Spearman has more details about the history of the important crop to Southeast growers. 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 …
Applications Open for Rural High-Speed Internet Program
Helping households get high speed internet. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA is accepting applications for the ReConnect Program loans and grants to expand access to high-speed internet. The agency is making over $1 billion available for the program, a critical piece of the effort to connect every American to affordable and reliable high-speed internet. Congress approved …