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State Legislative Sessions Open Across the Southeast State legislative sessions are opening this week across the Southeast, marking the start of months of policy discussions that will shape state budgets and priorities for the year ahead. Florida, Alabama, and Georgia lawmakers are all convening in January, with agriculture-related issues expected to remain an important part of the conversation. Florida’s 2026 …
Superior Livestock Opens the Year with Strong Cattle Demand Superior Livestock’s first major sale of the new year is sending a clear signal about the strength of the cattle market, as feeders showed they are not shying away from bidding what it takes to secure cattle. The company kicked off 2026 with its Bell Ringer video auction, hosted out of …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show Set for January 15 in Tifton, Georgia Farmers across the Southeast are encouraged to make plans now to attend the Georgia Peanut Farm Show, coming up this week in Tifton, Georgia. The annual event will be held at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Comfort Center and offers a full day of education, networking, and industry …
Key January Agriculture Events to Add to Your 2026 Calendar As farmers, processors, and agribusiness professionals plan for the new year, several important January events deserve a spot on the calendar. These meetings, trade shows, and short courses provide valuable opportunities for education, networking, and insight into crop production, processing, and market trends across the Southeast and beyond. One of …
Farmers Should Mark Their Calendars for January and February Meetings As the new year gets underway, farmers and agribusiness professionals are encouraged to mark their calendars for a full slate of agricultural meetings, conferences, and trade shows taking place throughout January and February. These events provide valuable opportunities for education, networking, and staying current on industry trends heading into the …
NCBA Annual Meeting Heads to Nashville with Hall of Fame Inductions The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) annual meeting is just over a month away, and anticipation is building across the beef industry. Scheduled for February 3rd through the 5th, the 2026 NCBA convention will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing together cattle producers, feeders, and industry leaders from across …
Corn’s Foundational Role in American Agriculture Corn has always played a central role in American agriculture, serving as a vital crop for both human consumption and livestock feed. From early settlement through the 19th century, corn production shaped farm economies and rural livelihoods across the country. However, while growing corn was essential, processing it—particularly removing kernels from the cob—proved to …
Corn Shelling Bees: A Cornerstone of Early American Agriculture Corn has played a vital role in American agriculture since the nation’s earliest days. Long before modern machinery transformed farming, corn was processed entirely by hand, making it one of the most labor-intensive crops on early American farms. This simple grain supported not only families and livestock, but entire rural communities. …
Georgia Milk Producers Announce Speaker Lineup for Georgia Dairy Conference The Georgia Milk Producers are continuing preparations for their annual Georgia Dairy Conference, unveiling an impressive speaker lineup and a specialized symposium focused on milk quality. The conference is widely recognized as one of the Southeast’s premier dairy industry events, drawing producers and professionals from across the region for education, …
Florida Issues Emergency Order to Ensure Santa Claus’ Christmas Eve Arrival Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced a festive and symbolic move to protect holiday traditions across the Sunshine State. The state of Florida has issued Emergency Order 2025-CHRISTMAS, officially clearing the way for Santa Claus to deliver presents without permits, approvals, paperwork, or government authorization. The emergency …
