Staying food-safe this Thanksgiving. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds us all that it’s important to remember the steps to food safety during America’s biggest meal. They say: Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Most Electric Vehicles Don’t Have AM Radio, A Problem for Farmers
People shopping for electric vehicles will see that most don’t have AM radio, and it’s a move not sitting well with rural farm broadcasters. Nathan Simington is a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission who spoke to broadcasters at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s annual convention. He brought a unique perspective to the topic after growing up on a …
Peanut Market Update
With harvest nearing completion, Tyron Spearman has an update on where the peanut market currently stands. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
Florida Beef Council Holds Final Meeting for 2022
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) board of directors recently met for the final time this year. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says reviewed things fr9m the past few months and looked ahead into next year. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee at 407-846-4557. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Holds Fall Board Meeting
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) held their fall quarterly board meeting last Thursday at the ACA office in Montgomery. A big crowd was on hand as a variety of topics concerning cattle producers across the state were discussed. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says that includes the board approving the 2023 budgets. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Georgia Beef Board Pleased with Macon Burger Week
Macon Burger Week took place November 7-13 and the big Beef Checkoff promotion went off fabulously, according to Taylor Evans, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB). Contact the GBB office in Macon to learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Watching Markets before the Holiday Break
We told you yesterday that markets have been seeing some wild swings as of late, and how some traders are closely watching the grain and livestock trade. Mark Oppold notes this is especially true heading into the Thanksgiving break. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Rural Mainstreet Economy Shrinks for Six Straight Months
The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index fell below growth-neutral for the sixth-consecutive month. On a scale of one to 100, 50 represents growth neutral. The Economic Confidence Index plummeted to its lowest level since 2020. Almost 31 percent of bank CEOs in the survey area recommend that the Fed cease raising interest rates. Despite the weaker rural outlook, only 14 …
Farm Bill Key Component of Next Year’s Georgia Cotton Commission Meeting
By Clint Thompson An integral part of the Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) annual meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia, will include discussions highlighting the 2023 Farm Bill. The current Farm Bill was signed into law on Dec. 20, 2018. A new Farm Bill is passed every five …
Peanut Farm Show Scheduled for Jan. 19, 2023
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) reminds growers and industry leaders that the 46th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It will be held at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The event is free and open to farmers and …