With the holiday period drawing closer, the Beef Checkoff is busy promoting a variety of beef dishes for your festive meals. Taylor Evans, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), says they have a lot of great recipe ideas on their website. Contact the GBB office in Macon to learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Lots of Discussions about a New Farm Bill
There have already been a lot of discussions about a new Farm Bill by various folks. Tyron Spearman reports that includes the peanut industry. 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 …
Farm Income Rising
USDA projects 2022 calendar year net farm income up nearly $20 billion, or 13.8 percent from 2021. American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Economist Veronica Nigh explains what is driving the increase. “Predominantly, this is a price play with 97 percent of that increase in cash receipts attributable to increases in price. Now, it’s not just all inflation either, because when …
SLE Rodeo Tickets Go On Sale Next Week
It’s being announced that tickets for the 2023 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo in Montgomery will be on sale soon. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says tickets will go on sale next week. The SLE rodeo will be held March 17-19, 2023 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Florida Cattlewomen Work with Beef Checkoff During Event
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently counted on help from the Florida Cattlewomen to run a booth at a big event in Tampa. Thanks to Beef Checkoff dollars, they participated at last month’s Junior League Holiday Market. Florida Cattlewomen’s President, Holly Newsome from Leesburg, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman it was a four-day event. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the …
Disappointed with EPA Decision
Various farm groups are disappointed with an EPA decision concerning the use of bio-fuels. Mark Oppold 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
2022 Rabobank North America Leadership Awards
Announcing the recipients of an annual honor in food and agribusiness. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rabobank announced the recipients of its annual Rabobank North America Leadership Awards. The awards celebrate both large-scale corporations and fast-growing emerging companies that are setting remarkable examples of industry stewardship, sustainability, and innovation within the North American food and agribusiness space. …
USDA to Host Hurricane Recovery Disaster Outreach
(NRCS/GAINESVILLE, FL/December 5, 2022) — The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting a disaster assistance and hurricane recovery outreach on December 6, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) tent located at 5675 Sesame Dr. Bokeelia, Florida 33922. Representatives from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be at the SW corner …
Peanut Usage Varies
Tyron Spearman reported last week that the U.S, Department of Agriculture (USDA) had released their monthly Peanut Stocks and Processing Report. Today, he looks at the latest numbers when it comes to the usage of peanuts. 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 …
Dairy Producers Reminded to Enroll for 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage
Dairy producers are being reminded to enroll for the 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program. Last year, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) took steps to improve coverage, especially for small- and mid-sized dairies. Scott Marlow, FSA Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs, notes this includes a new Supplemental DMC program. Last year, supplemental DMC provided $42.8 million in payments to better help small- and …