When it comes to the Beef Checkoff program, some producers may not be up to date on what it has done over the past few years and what it continues to do today. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Chairman Flint Johns, explains what the overall program is about and what it is doing in the state of Florida. For more information …
Florida DEP Provides Update to Cattlemen
One of the speakers during last week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention held at Marco Island was Adam Blalock, deputy secretary of ecosystems restoration for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Blalock gave producers an update on BMP’s, and also provided information about funding that was earmarked during the recent Florida Legislative Session for environmental programs. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked …
Pate Speaks at Alabama Agribusiness Council Meeting
Folks in the agriculture industry across Alabama have been in Orange Beach this week attending the Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) Annual Meeting. One of the guest speakers was Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate. In an interview with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman, Pate noted he was pleased with how the Alabama Legislature funded the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries for the …
Beef in the Classroom for Georgia Students
While the summer grilling season is underway, efforts are also underway for schools to reopen in a couple of months. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans, explains what they are doing to promote beef in schools across the state. GBB has a variety of materials available for teachers and students. From recipes to beef cut charts, …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Kicks off Regional Cookouts
In an effort to see members across the state, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has kicked off their Regional Cookouts. The first one was held on June 10th in Atmore and ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says it was nicely attended. For more information about the remaining four ACA Regional Cookouts, go to their website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Register Now for Citrus, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo
Preregistration is underway for the 2021 Citrus, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo. The event will take place August 18-19 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers, Florida. One of the purposes of the Expo is to bring together industry members, and this includes Florida FFA officers. They’ve been a big part of the Expo for the past few years, …
Registration Ongoing for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
By Clint Thompson Registration is ongoing for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference, scheduled for July 15-17 at the Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation returns for its annual in-person conference after having last year’s event cancelled amid COVID-19. Georgia Peanut Commission Executive Director Don Koehler discusses the significance of this event …
Plants That Take a Lot of Heat and Still Bloom Through Dry Spells
The plants that can take a lot of heat and still bloom through a dry spell. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When summer heat kicks in, its good to know you can rely on a number of drought-resistant flowering plants to hold their own and still produce beautiful blooms and foliage. Yarrow is one of them. The plant …
Agriculture Sec. Vilsack Issues Proclamation Recognizing National Pollinator Week
(WASHINGTON, June 21, 2021) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proclamation to recognize the designation of the week of June 21 – 27, 2021 as National Pollinator Week. Pollinator species, such as birds, bats, bees, and other insects, play an important role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United States. Honey …
Alabama Agribusiness Council Holding Annual Meeting
The Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) is holding their annual meeting this week at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama. AAC Executive Director Grace Ellis told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they are thrilled with this year’s event. More information about this week’s meeting can be found on the AAC website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …