Many folks are already working on their 2023 calendars, and one event the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) encourages you to get on your calendar is their annual Convention and Trade Show. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says the event will be held February 17-18 in Montgomery and registration is underway. More information about the 2023 ACA Convention can be found on …
GCA Holding November Cattlemen’s Connection
The next Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Cattlemen’s Connection Meeting is headed to Forsyth, Georgia, this Friday, November 18th. The event includes a schedule full of opportunities to expand your knowledge of direct-to-consumer marketing and beef processing. GCA’s Young Cattlemen’s Council has taken the reins and has been working hard to draw in our biggest crowd yet. Registration for the event is $15 and is …
Drought Concerns in the Midwest
The continuing drought across the areas of the Midwest is a real concern for many, especially looking ahead to the 2023 crop year. Mark Oppold has more information. 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 …
USDA Investing Funds in Healthier School Meals
The USDA is investing funds for healthier school meals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service launched a new initiative for healthier school meals through a $50 million grant opportunity. It will support collaboration with the food industry to develop nutritious and appetizing school meals for students. “We’re investing in innovative solutions and challenging …
Cotton Trust Protocol Second Annual Report
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has published its second annual report. It details the results for the 2021-22 period, from August 1st, 2021-July 31st, 2022. The farm-level, science-based sustainability program reports significant improvements in the sustainability metrics measured; an increase in membership across the value chain; the completion of nine successful pilots; and its growing international recognition by independent and …
Crop Production Forecasts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently updated their projections for 2022 row crop production. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers. 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 …
NCBA CEO Attends Signing of Memorandum
Last week, President Biden signed a memorandum titled “National Security Memorandum to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of U.S. Food and Agriculture”. Ahead of the signing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO Colin Woodall participated in a White House pre-briefing with senior federal law enforcement and homeland security officials. Woodall explains what this memorandum means for cattle producers across the country. He …
SNAP Participation Varied Across States from 2019 to 2021
A look at SNAP participation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In fiscal year 2021, USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program served an average of 41.5 million people monthly. USDA’s Economic Research Service Wednesday reported the 2021 figure is an increase of about 5.8 million per month compared with fiscal year 2019. SNAP participation increased nationwide during the COVID-19 …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”. Commissioner, I understand your department, along with USDA-APHIS, this week confirmed H5 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the state. What was the disease found in? The public is urged to call the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division at 334-242-3469 to report a sighting of dead birds. All poultry owners and growers are …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 11-11-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended November 11, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended November 11, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,000 head compared to 11,387 last week and …