For years, teachers across the country have advocated for their students regardless of their environment. Agriculture educators across the country are sharing the story of FFA and agriculture education in their states and communities this summer. More than 82 agricultural education teachers will continue to share the story as part of the National Teachers Ambassadors for FFA Program. This includes …
More Production, Demand for Dairy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting more dairy cows and therefore more milk production the next couple of years. According to a story from Rod Bain, the USDA is also expecting more demand for dairy products. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
Research Supports Dairy’s Net Zero Initiative with $10 Million Grant
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research recently awarded a $10 million grant supporting U.S. dairy’s Net Zero Initiative. Announced last Thursday, the funding will support a six-year project titled “Dairy Soil and Water Regeneration.” The project focuses on building soil health to reduce greenhouse gases and improving water quality, along with enabling new economic benefits. The research will provide …
GCC Encourages Producers to Join Cotton Trust Protocol
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) continues to encourage producers to join the Cotton Trust Protocol. It’s an initiative that helps promote the sustainability efforts of cotton producers across the country. “The point of the program is to tell a story to the consumer. We’ve talked many times over the past 10 years how interested consumers are …
Georgia Cotton Commission Seeking Nominees for Cotton Board
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission is seeking nominees for vacant positions on the Cotton Board. Those interested should email the Commission’s office at info@georgiacotton.org. “Each state that produces cotton has a certain number of representatives to the Cotton Board, which administers the National Cotton Research & Promotion Program. We have one spot and one alternate position whose terms …
USDA to Invest More Than $4 Billion to Strengthen Food System
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plans to invest more than $4 billion to strengthen critical supply chains through the “Build Back Better” initiative. The new effort will strengthen the food system, create new market opportunities, tackle the climate crisis, help communities that have been left behind and support good-paying jobs throughout the supply chain. The announcement supports …
Georgia Working with Other Southeast States to Promote Beef on the Grill
The summer grilling season is here, and a major campaign to promote beef on the grill is underway. According to Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans, it is an effort among nine Southeastern states. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon or go to their website. Sponsored …
Florida Beef Council Heading to FCA Convention
A great place to learn more about your beef checkoff dollars will be at the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention on June 15-17 in Marco Island. DeAnne Maples, Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they will be giving reports and sharing what they accomplished over the past year. For more information …
Promoting Alabama Beef on TV Segments
A fun way for the Alabama Beef Checkoff to get beef and beef recipes in front of consumers is through cooking segments on TV. According to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach Ali Cantrell, that’s exactly what they are doing in Mobile and other markets across the state. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded activities in …
Cotton Planting Delays in Some States
Planting of cotton and peanut seed continues across the Southeast. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) notes the number of acres planted are close to the 5-year averages in most cases. But USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says there are cotton planting delays in the some of the wetter states. Rippey says there was a net improvement in overall cotton …