Honoring Unsung Contributors to Agricultural Life In the rich history of agricultural innovation, names like Cyrus McCormick (mechanical reaper), John Deere (steel plow), and Eli Whitney (cotton gin) are firmly etched into the collective memory. These inventors transformed the landscape of American farming with their groundbreaking contributions. But another lesser-known innovator also played a role in improving rural life—especially for …
Georgia Beef Board Sees Success with Burger Week Promotions, Prepares for Fall Events Positive Feedback from Spring Promotions The Georgia Beef Board is celebrating the success of its recent promotional campaigns, with strong community response and ongoing engagement. Robert Fountain, Chairman of the Georgia Beef Board, highlighted the enthusiasm generated by “Burger Week” events held throughout the state during May. …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest update on egg production, revealing a significant year-over-year decline in output and layer numbers across the country. Southeast AgNet’s Dale Sandlin reports: Total Egg Production Down 6% According to the USDA report, total U.S. egg production fell to 8.59 billion eggs last month, marking a 6% decrease compared to the …
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has released updated language for its budget reconciliation package, highlighting key policy priorities for Senate Republicans. Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) praised the legislation, describing it as a balanced effort to improve federal nutrition programs and strengthen support for American farmers. Chairman Boozman: A Practical Approach to Reform In a statement …
Global Peanut Exports Stay Strong Despite Market Concerns Overview of Global Peanut Export Trends Despite concerns over international tariffs potentially hindering the peanut trade, recent export data shows that global demand for U.S. peanuts remains solid. According to Tyron Spearman with Southeast AgNet, the export market from August through April is only down 17% compared to the same period last …
Outgoing President Dale Carlton Highlights Membership Gains, Disaster Response Initiatives, and Leadership Transition As Dale Carlton concludes his term as President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA), he shared insights on the organization’s key accomplishments over the past year—highlighting progress in membership growth, formalized disaster response efforts, and a strong future leadership team. — Dale Sandlin, Southeast AgNet reports: Reversing …
Historic Breakthrough for Georgia’s Peach Industry Georgia peaches are once again being exported to Mexico for the first time in 27 years, marking a major milestone for the state’s iconic fruit and its growers. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper announced the breakthrough, calling it a “tremendous win” for both Georgia agriculture and the state’s renowned peach industry. Dale Sandlin …
Beef Promotion Goes Big at Baseball’s Inaugural Game at Bristol Motor Speedway The Florida Beef Council is gearing up for a unique promotional opportunity this baseball season: the upcoming MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 2. This historic event marks the first-ever Major League Baseball game held at the famed racetrack and will feature the Atlanta Braves …
A United Front for Beef Promotion in a High-Energy Sports Setting The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is teaming up with several southeastern state beef councils to roll out a major consumer outreach campaign—this time in an unexpected but powerful setting: the Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. This collaborative event, backed by the Beef Checkoff Program, aims to engage thousands of …
Rain Needed Across the Peanut Belt Peanut farmers across the southeastern United States have planted another record amount of acreage this year, continuing a trend of growth in U.S. peanut production. However, this increased planting comes with a caveat — growers in major producing states like Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and South Carolina are in urgent need of rain. These four …
