The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) is urging producers in the state to get registered for their Cattlemen’s Connection quarterly Meeting. It will be held August 18th in Tifton. The meeting will include a focus on forage, with a tour of the better grazing paddocks and an insight on the forage research being conducted at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus. The meeting will …
IDF World Dairy Summit Heads to US
Hundreds of dairy industry professionals from around the world will gather in Chicago this fall for the International Dairy Foundation (IDF) annual conference. Shawna Morris, senior vice president of trade policy for the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council, (USDEC) says the time is right to bring the summit to the U.S. “We had a …
Soybean Meal Opportunities in Animal Nutrition
Collaboration between animal nutritionists and the soy checkoff could bring additional value opportunities for U.S. soybeans, ultimately benefiting both animal agriculture and American farmers. The impact spans the poultry, pig, dairy, and aquaculture sectors. The checkoff brings together industry leaders as a part of its Animal Nutrition Working Group. The group advises checkoff leaders on research investments with the highest …
Alabama Cattlemen Hosting a Block Party
A big event is taking place today at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) building in Montgomery. ACA’s new Director of Consumer Outreach, Josie Jones, says it is the Bainbridge Block Party. For more information, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …
May Pork Exports Highest in Two Years; Beef Exports Below Year-Ago Totals
Led by another outstanding month in Mexico, exports of U.S. pork continued to gain momentum in May, according to new data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). As for beef exports for that same month, while well below the record-large volume and value posted in May 2022, they improved from April …
Heat Continues over Pastures and Rangelands
Here in the Southeast we are all familiar with the lingering above normal heat. But this heat wave is also affecting other areas of the country, and Rod Bain has a look at how it is impacting crops, pastures and rangeland. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey runs through the latest USDA pasture and rangeland condition report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA Investments Promote Competition and Strengthen the Supply Chain
The USDA is making investments to increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, expand market opportunities for farmers, and support a growing workforce in rural areas. “While American farmers and ranchers have been responding to the demand to produce more, their communities have struggled to see their share of benefits,” says Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack. “We’re committed to championing meat …
NCBA CEOÂ Outlines Farm Bill Priorities
While it may not be the best time to write a new farm bill, with little new money after the debt limit-budget deal, a dwindling legislative clock, and a hyper-partisan Congress before a presidential election year, that’s not stopping the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Their CEO, Colin Woodall, notes they are focused on a few key priorities for the next farm …
Tracking Commodity Prices for First Half of Year
Some of the 48 commodities being tracked did fairly well through the first half of the year. Mark Oppold looks at some of the top performers, including agricultural commodities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …
Ice Cream Still a Summertime Favorite
Americans continue to beat the summertime heat with foods from the freezer section. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Every year, many Americans beat the summer heat with frozen treats and this year is no exception. July is National Ice Cream Month. President Ronald Reagan, in 1984, signed a Proclamation designating July as National Ice Cream Month, and …