Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper has announced that agricultural producers impacted by Hurricane Helene will be able to apply for relief through the Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program. Commissioner Harper said, “I’m proud to announce that applications for Georgia’s Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program will open on March 16, 2026 for a period of six weeks. We have invested …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Annual Convention opens in Mobile this week and we caught up with Erin Beasley with Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to get more details. Beasley said, “Well we’re looking forward to a very large attendance at the Mobile Convention Center there, March 6th and 7th will be the ACA Convention and Trade Show. We’re going to have a very large …
The Florida Beef Council has been busy promoting beef at the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami this past week. We caught up with Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council to learn more. Maples said, “This year marked our third year participating in the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival and it’s really been …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is headlong into this year’s legislative session and we sat down with Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to learn what they are looking forward to this week in Montgomery. Beasley said, “Got another busy week coming up where we’ll be advocating on behalf of our members but always enjoy a big day around Montgomery and …
The Georgia Beef Board has been working to promote beef this past week at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle with the Georgia Beef Board to learn more. Doolittle said, “So this week was state show week and it’s always one of the most meaningful weeks of the year for the Beef Board. So throughout …
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared new details about the development of updated federal dietary guidelines earlier this month at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CattleCon in Nashville, Tennessee. Addressing cattle producers and industry stakeholders, Kennedy described how the new U.S. dietary guidelines were developed after he took office. “When I came into office …
As planting season approaches, now is the time for farmers and seed dealers to prepare their seed for testing. The Georgia Department of Agriculture Seed Lab in Tifton, Georgia, is currently accepting seed samples for germination and certification testing. The state seed laboratory serves farmers, seed dealers, wholesalers, and others across Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. Early seed testing helps ensure …
The Climate Prediction Center now says the La Niña weather pattern has a 60% chance of fading between now and the end of April. Forecasters also indicate a 60% chance that El Niño conditions could develop and build into summer. For grain producers, shifting Pacific weather patterns can significantly influence spring planting conditions and crop development across key production regions. …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is preparing for a busy season of Beef 101 programs and expanded beef promotion efforts across the state. Baylee Watson with the association shared how these initiatives are helping connect consumers with Alabama’s beef industry. “Beef 101 is a program that really allows us to give participants the pasture to plate experience of the beef industry.” …
The Farm Credit System continues to provide financial stability to farmers and ranchers nationwide, even as parts of the agricultural economy face mounting pressure. Kevin Kuper, Chief Credit Officer with Farm Credit Mid-America, recently shared how the cooperative lending network is helping producers navigate today’s environment. “So, Farm Credit System, obviously we’re in business to serve farmers and ranchers. We …
