The Georgia Beef Board (GBB), along with other Southeastern states, have been conducting a summer grilling campaign since early June. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says the campaign is going really well. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Back to School Includes Florida Beef Recipes
With many school systems across Florida kicking off the 2022-2023 school year, parents across the state are trying to make sure the students in their household are ready nutritionally. And the Florida Beef Council (FBC) has many great ideas to help. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says they have a variety of recipes that can fit those needs. For more …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Holding Board Meetings
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) board members meet quarterly to discuss issues on both the policy and checkoff sides. And according to ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, the Beef Checkoff program was discussed last week while a policy meeting will be held this week. To learn more about ACA events, contact their office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA to Invest $5 Million in the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is investing up to $5 million in the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (WMBP). This grant program supports the development of mitigation banks for use by agricultural producers seeking to maintain eligibility for USDA programs. Funds are available to Tribes, state and local government entities, nonprofits and other organizations. “Our goal is to …
Price Discovery is More Than Supply and Demand
Price discovery has always been an important cog in the markets, but according to a story from Mark Oppold, It’s now more than just simple supply and demand. 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 …
Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo Starts Wednesday?
The 2022 Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo starts Wednesday, August 17th, at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers, Florida. “We’re really looking forward to the 2022 Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo,” said show director Josh McGill. “This is a terrific event for growers to come out and get some great CEU (continuing education unit) credits, hear some great seminars and visit the trade …
Technology to Prevent Pest Invasions
Using technology to prevent pest invasions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This week we’re focusing on technology in agriculture. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service or APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) uses the sterile insect technique to prevent invasions of damaging exotic fruit fly pests, which are among the most destructive pests of fruits …
Countries Who Buy U.S. Peanuts
There are various countries who buy U.S peanuts each year. Today Tyron Spearman looks at who some of the top buyers are. 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, …
NMPF on Inflation Reduction Act
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) recently commended the inclusion of $20 billion in new funding for USDA conservation programs in the Inflation Reduction Act. They note the funding will help dairy farmers advance their proactive sustainability leadership by enhancing farm bill conservation programs with an emphasis on key dairy areas of opportunity, including feed management. NMPF Senior Vice President of Membership …
USDA Report Indicates Rising Farmland Values
U.S. farmland prices increased 12.4 percent over the last year, according to new data from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Rod Bain has more details about the recently released 2022 Land Values Summary. The annual NASS report also notes cash rents saw gains in several categories but smaller in comparison to increases in farmland real estate values. Chief Economist Seth Meyer explains differences in …