By Clint Thompson Jeffrey Dorfman, Georgia’s state fiscal economist and professor in the University of Georgia (UGA) Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, believes agriculture is currently in an “OK place” amid low commodity prices. Speaking at the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Ag Forecast meeting at the Tifton Campus Conference Center on Jan. 31, Dorfman highlighted recent …
Using Social Media to Reach Beef Producers and Consumers
For the past few years, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has worked hard to build on the efforts of promoting various aspects of beef through social media. Kayla Greer, ACA director of social media and communications, says those efforts continue here in 2020. To learn more contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 314-265-1867. http://www.bamabeef.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins …
Promoting Lean Florida Beef for Heart Month
February is Heart Month and the Florida Beef Council (FBC) is reminding folks about the benefits of lean beef. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, talks about some of those benefits. But first she mentions they will be well represented this week during the Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas. For more information, contact the FBC office …
Georgia Beef Board Heading to San Antonio
The 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show will be held this week in San Antonio, Texas, and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) staff will be there. GBB Director of Public Relations and Industry Information, Kaytlyn Malia, says they will be able to get updates on the national beef checkoff. For more information about your Beef Checkoff program, contact …
Breed of Sheep Perfect for Small Farms
One of the oldest breeds of sheep is perfect for small farms. Cathy Isom has more details about the Icelandic breed. The Icelandic sheep has been around for more than 1,100 years. Yet, it’s often overlooked as one of the best breeds of sheep for small farmers. This is likely because shepherding has largely gone by the wayside as a …
USDA Issues Third Tranche of 2019 MFP Payments
(Washington, D.C.) – At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the third and final tranche of 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations. The payments will begin to show up in farmers’ bank accounts by the end …
Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show Offers Various Prizes
The 2020 Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show will be held this Thursday, Feb. 7 at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Ala. As Tyron Spearman reports, a variety of prizes will be awarded at this year’s show. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …
U.S. Cattle Inventory Down Slightly
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its annual Cattle Inventory, and the numbers show all cattle and calves in the United States as of Jan. 1, 2020 totaled 94.4 million head. This is down slightly from the 94.8 million head on Jan. 1, 2019. All cows and heifers that have calved, at 40.7 million …
Florida Land Council Tracking Water Issues in Legislature
Week 4 of the Florida Legislative session is underway, as last week both the House and Senate released their proposed budgets for the 2020-2021 fiscal year that starts July 1. The environment and water issues are areas that continue to be topics in all areas of the state and an issue of importance to the Florida Ag Coalition. The Florida …
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Report Day set for Wednesday, Feb. 5
The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold its annual Research Report Day on Wednesday starting at 9 a.m. at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL), on the University of Georgia Tifton campus. Tyron Spearman has more details. The agenda for the GPC Research Report Day is available online at www.gapeanuts.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …