Farm Bureau Members Focusing on Trade

The sixth round of North American Free Trade Agreement  (NAFTA) talks are underway in Canada, and the American Farm Bureau Federation is looking to the talks as a way to modernize the agreement and improve on gains for U.S. ag. AFBF senior director of congressional relations Dave Salmonsen says top trade officials are attending the talks this week, and could …

Good News for Peanut Butter Exports

While the latest figures indicate peanut exports are down, Tyron Spearman reports there is good news for peanut butter exports. Good News for Peanut Butter Exports Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

USDA Appoints 11 New Members and Alternates to National Peanut Board

Broad range of peanut industry and community involvement marks 2018 appointees Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue recently appointed five members and six alternates to serve on the National Peanut Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2018, and ending Dec. 31, 2020. One appointee, the Texas alternate, will serve the remaining one-year portion of a vacancy. The members …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Staff Attending County Meetings

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) staff is staying busy to kick off the new year, as the 2018 legislative session is, of course, underway and plans are being made for its annual convention coming up in March. But ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says the association also is on the road attending the various county meetings taking place. ACA …

Florida Beef Council Pleased with National Campaign

A recent campaign by the beef checkoff program saw great success. Florida Beef Council director of beef marketing and promotions, Allyson Trimble, explains what all was involved in this promotion. Florida Beef Council Pleased with National Campaign Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Promoting Georgia Beef for Big Events

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) wants to remind everyone that beef needs to be a part of your activities during a couple of big upcoming events. GBB’s director of public relations and industry information, Kaytlyn Malia, has the details. Promoting Georgia Beef for Big Events Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

Celebrating Your Favorite Sweet or Savory Pie

Cathy Isom has a bit of history about a day to celebrate a favorite sweet or savory round dish. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating Your Favorite Sweet or Savory Pie Every January 23rd Americans celebrate the pie. National Pie Day was created by the American Pie Council back in 1986 to commemorate Crisco’s 7th Anniversary of …

Analyst to Dairy: Speak Up Now on Immigration

CNN political analyst and Republican strategist Ann Navarro told dairy farmers it’s time to make sure lawmakers “hear your voice” on immigration. Speaking to dairy farmers at the annual Dairy Strong Conference last week, she says farmers understand the immigration issue and urged them to keep pushing their representatives in Washington to act. Immigration is a key issue for dairy …

TPP Talks Continue as Canada Shows Hesitation

Trade officials gathering this week in Tokyo are trying to forge ahead on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) without the United States but are bogged down by Canada. The member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, also known as TPP 11, reached a basic agreement on the pact in November. But, Canada is holding out to secure …