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The Alabama School Nutrition Association has awarded Alabama Agricultural Commissioner Rick Pate with their Friend of the Year Award during their annual meeting. Commissioner Pate said, “I am truly honored to receive the Friend of the Year Award. The work that school nutrition directors and staff put in every single day to serve Alabama’s students does not go unnoticed. I …
Youth organizations all across America are very important. House Committee Chairman Glenn T. Thompson of Pennsylvania and Ranking Member Angie Craig, she’s from Minnesota in District 2, issued a statement this week in support of America’s Agricultural Youth Organization. They said this past week was National FFA Week. As it comes to a close, it is important to recognize the critical role that …
In March, during National Peanut Month, you can join the celebration featuring one of America’s favorite snack foods. This little legume is a powerhouse of flavor, they say, and with versatility. Humans have been consuming the peanuts since 1400 BC, a long time. Also known as ground nuts, the peanut grows underground and belongs to the leguminae family, which includes peas and beans. …
The National Pork Producers Pork Forum opens today in Kansas City, with the pork trade remaining strong. Pork export sales remain strong, in fact last week’s total the highest so far this year, Mexico, remaining our number one customer. CME Lean Hog Index, the highest since mid-November. April Lean Hog Futures reached a high on February the 6th, up at 99.80. Futures fell back from …
Veterinarians across the southeast will be coming together this weekend for the Southeastern Food And Farm Veterinary Summit and we caught up with Dr. Keri Riddick with the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association to learn more. Dr. Riddick said, “So this weekend starting on Friday, March 6th, we have the Southeastern Food and Farm Veterinary Summit and this is an annual conference that …
FFA Week continues and Commodity Classic opens tomorrow in San Antonio. We take a look at FFA members numbering now over 1,000,000 in 9,407 chapters, all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. We salute all current and alumni members of FFA. And Commodity Classic opening tomorrow in San Antonio. The 30th anniversary, corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum producers getting together, used to have their …
The National Peanut Buying Point Association held their annual meeting recently in Louisville, Kentucky. They were discussing not only peanut grading but also how to sell more peanuts during the coming year. There’s about 350 peanut buying points across America. They bring the peanuts from the farm and bring them to the buying points for measuring and for weighing and also grading to get …
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced that the nomination period is now open for two prestigious statewide honors: the Florida Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award and the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, “The Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award annually recognizes the achievements of women who have …
Peanut Grower Meetings Set for Georgia and Florida; Taylor Arnold Named Georgia Peanut Commission Executive Director Peanut growers across Georgia and Florida are reminded of several important meetings scheduled for late February, along with leadership news from the Georgia Peanut Commission. Upcoming Peanut Industry Meetings The Crop Peanut Seed Short Course will take place February 24 at the University of …
The Florida Beef Council is preparing for a high-energy month of promotional activities, beginning this weekend with a major consumer-focused event at Daytona International Speedway. From motorsports partnerships to culinary showcases, the council is continuing its mission to connect consumers with beef through creative, engaging experiences. DM Maples with the Florida Beef Council says the pace is only accelerating. “I …
