GFB annual meeting gives commodities an opportunity to come together

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Farm Bureau annual convention wraps up today and Gerald Long, first vice president of the federation and a member on the Georgia Beef Board, says the meeting is an opportunity for all the commodities grown in the state to come together, as he gave an update on the Beef Board and their recent efforts. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …

Climate Change Effects on Livestock Industry

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says new USDA studies still show major benefits for many farmers as a result of proposed climate change legislation, and he talks about how the livestock industry might be affected by proposed climate change legislation. And the Secretary also elaborates on climate change opportunities for the Ag Sector, something he says he’s looking forward to discussing …

2010 Food Trends

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The National Restaurant Association’s annual survey of more than 1,800 professional chefs reveals that local sourcing of ingredients, sustainability and nutrition will be the hottest trends on restaurant menus in 2010. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GA Promoting Beef Through Pro-Start

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We told you last week that the Georgia Beef Board was approved for a grant through the NCBA, which Ashley Hughes said will allow them to expand their efforts with a program called Pro-start. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Recruiting for Voluntary Beef Checkoff

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Florida Beef Council board member Randy Barthle from Pasco County says checkoff dollars are down and participation by producers in the state’s voluntary beef checkoff is needed. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Beef Marketing Plan Approved

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Producers from across Alabama voted this week to approve the 2010 beef marketing plan, as Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they are excited about what they have in store this year. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GA Beef Board Receives Grant

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Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board explains how a grant they recently received will allow them to work even more with school aged students. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Groups Ask that NAIS Be Shut Down

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In a letter to USDA and Congress, a group of 100 agricultural organizations is urging that the National Animal Identification System be dissolved completely. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024