The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Monday they will be investing $32 million in grants through awards to 167 meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities to support expanded capacity and efficiency through the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said, “Today’s investment supports local and regional meat and poultry processors as they recover from …
Vilsack: Nothing in Build Back Better Bill Threatens Farmers
While some in agriculture question the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better Bill, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he respectfully disagrees with those who say that it will cause the loss of family farms. AFBF President Zippy Duval told farm reporters last week that the bill’s costs outweighed increases for farm programs. But Vilsack said the bill actually has provisions that …
Thanksgiving Turkey Cost More this Year
As some have found out, that Thanksgiving turkey is costing a bit more this year. Gary Crawford has a story looking at just why many had to shell out a few extra dollars for that holiday meal tradition. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
Cutest Succulents You Should Add to Your Collection
The cutest succulents you should add to your collection. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Succulents are fun to collect because of how unique each one is. But lithops, also called “living rocks,” are so distinct, they don’t look like plants at all. A group of them looks more like a collection of pebbles with interesting colors and …
New Peanut Factory Coming to Alabama
It’s been announced that a new peanut factory is coming to Alabama. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
Georgia Beef Board Pleased with Macon Burger Week
The Beef Checkoff had a big part during a recent event in Georgia, as Macon Burger week was held November 1-7. Taylor Evans, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), says they were pleased with numbers from this year’s week long promotion. Learn more about Beef Checkoff funded activities in Georgia at the GBB office in Macon, or go …
Alabama Beef Checkoff Program Hosts Beef 101
The Alabama Beef Checkoff program was busy last week sponsoring the third in-person Beef 101 course this year. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, says they are hoping to have even more next year. Students from Boaz High School’s Family Consumer Science Class were among those taking part in this last event. Ali notes they always get …
Florida Beef Council Hosts FCLA Session
Class 8 of the Florida Cattlemen’s Leadership Academy (FCLA) is underway, and the Florida Beef Council (FBC) was involved in the latest session. It was a beef cook-off event. Ashton Meares from St. Cloud, is one of class members, and she told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman the cook-off was a learning experience. For more information about Beef Checkoff activities in the state, …
New Campaign Being Developed to Promote Alabama Agriculture
We all know farmers work hard to produce healthy and sustainable products, while at the same time ensuring the next generation of their family has the resources needed to farm. But getting that message to consumers is quite a task. So an effort is underway in Alabama to do just that. Many agricultural groups in that state have come together …
Enlist Helps You Take Control of Weeds
When it comes to next year’s cotton crop, take control of weeds like never before with the Enlist weed control system. Corteva Agriscience Enlist Herbicide Technology Specialist, Josh Wilson, looks at some of the things cotton producers should keep top of mind as they plan for next year’s crop. He says when developing plans for next year, it all starts with seed …