(NSF/TALLAHASSEE/April 26, 2022) — Federal wildlife officials will decide in the coming months whether increased protections are needed for gopher tortoises, as Florida looks for ways to move the animals out of the path of development. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Center for Biological Diversity reached a settlement Tuesday that will require the federal agency to determine …
National Peanut Board Discussing the Future of Food
During a recent event, the National Peanut Board (NPB) lead a discussion about the future of food. Tyron Spearman has more details about how efforts are underway by NPB to adjust to the taste and habits of the next generation. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Busy Week for the Beef Checkoff in Alabama
The Beef checkoff program in Alabama has a busy week of events coming up at various points across the state. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, told us they have events taking place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded activities in Alabama, contact the ACA office in Montgomery, or go to their website. …
Florida Beef Council Member Attends Orientation Event
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues their efforts in promoting beef across the state, but it takes cattle ranchers from the state serve on the Board to make decisions as to how those Beef Checkoff dollars are spent in the state each year. Will Butler from Okeechobee, FL became one of the newer producers to serve on the FBC Board back in …
Georgia Beef Board Preparing for May Beef Month
May will be Beef Month in Georgia, and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) continues their efforts to prepare for a variety of promotions that will be held this year. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, runs through what they have planned thus far. For more information about May Beef Month in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored …
Southeast Row Crop Planting Update
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports as of this past Sunday, cotton and peanut planting is still on par with normal for this time of the year. Cotton planting is actually one percent ahead of the normal pace. But USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the numbers are being helped by the fast-paced planting efforts in California. Rippey also has the latest …
ASI Seeking Producers to Nominate to ALB
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking nominees for the American Lamb Board (ALB) to succeed four members with terms that expire in February 2023. Nominations are needed to succeed members that include one producer with 100 or less lambs, one producer with more than 500 lambs, one feeder at-large, and one first handler. Any American producer, feeder or first handler …
Beef Sustainability Campaign Reaches 96 Million Consumers
A Beef Checkoff-funded campaign called, “Rethink the Ranch,” was executed by Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. It introduced the public to beef producers who make science-driven decisions to keep their herds, environment and businesses healthy enough to pass on to the next generation. The campaign increased consumer confidence in beef and beef production by inviting consumers to learn more about …
‘Clean and Healthy Waters’ Initiative Proposed?
(NSF/Tallahassee/April 25, 2022) — A political committee has filed a proposed constitutional amendment that would create a “fundamental right to clean and healthy waters” and allow lawsuits against state agencies for harm or threatened harm to lakes, rivers, wetlands and other types of water bodies. The committee FloridaRighttoCleanWater.org has proposed the initiative for the 2024 ballot, according to newly posted information …
GCC, GPB Team to Offer Livestream Program
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and Georgia Public Broadcasting are collaborating to livestream an educational and interactive program about cotton. Live Exploration: Georgia Cotton will be featured on May 11 at 10 a.m. Those interested can hear from various industry experts about the history of cotton, what products are derived from cotton and the crop’s impact on …