Summer has officially arrived and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), along with other Southeastern states, have started their Summer Grilling campaign. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman the campaign actually kicked off earlier this month. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Alabama Cattlemen Preparing for Various Summer Events
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is preparing for a variety of events coming up this summer, which includes more of their Regional Cattlemen’s Cookouts. But the next big event, according to ACA Director of Education and Outreach Ali Cantrell, will be held this Friday in Montgomery. To learn more contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867, or go to their website, bamabeef.org. …
Perfect Storm of Conditions Behind Kansas Cattle Deaths
A myriad of weather events came together earlier this month in Southwest Kansas, which resulted in the deaths of over 2,000 head of cattle. Rod Bain has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …
Hot, Dry Weather to Start Summer of 2022
On this first day of summer, hot and mostly dry conditions are being felt in many areas of the country. And according to a story from Mark Oppold, that doesn’t look to change anytime soon. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …
Problems Continue for Honeybees
Honeybees are vital for much of our food, but they continue to struggle. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Pollinators are currently in the spotlight, as it is National Pollinator Week. We checked in with beekeeper and former president of the American Beekeeping Federation, Gene Brandi, who said there are still problems for honeybees. “Honeybees in the USA are still …
Dry, Hot Conditions Expected for the Southeast Peanut Crop
During last week’s USA Peanut Congress, attendees learned that dry and hot conditions are expected over the next month for the Southeast peanut crop. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …
Ukraine Invasion Costly for Americans
Russia’s war against Ukraine is hitting Americans in the pocketbook and many overseas in the stomach. From soaring food costs to skyrocketing fuel prices, the war in Ukraine is taking a painful toll at home and abroad. Ukrainian grain exports have collapsed, and Western sanctions limit Russian oil and fertilizer exports. Experts say all of this makes U.S. and European …
Study Shows Red Meat Exports Deliver Value to Corn, Soybean Producers
Record level red meat exports of $18.7 billion last year, had a major impact on the corn and soybean industries, according to an independent study by the Juday Group. The study quantified the returns that red meat exports brought to corn and soybean producers in 2021. Corn and soybean growers support the international promotion of U.S. pork, beef and lamb …
U.S. Dairy Industry Signs MOU to Continue Sustainability Commitment
The USDA and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy signed a Memorandum of Understanding to continue working toward the dairy industry’s 2050 environmental stewardship goals. The MOU also addresses growing consumer demand for food produced in a way that’s good for the planet. The MOU extends and builds upon a pact originally signed in 2008. “In renewing this agreement with …
Best U.S. Large City for Supporting Local Farmers
An effort was made to collect data to determine what large city in the U.S. is the best when it comes to supporting local farmers. Mark Opplod has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …