October Beef Month continues in Alabama, and in celebration of the 60th consecutive year of this month- long event, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has unveiled a new promotion titled, “60 Savory Stops”. ACA Director of Communications, Kayla Greer, explains to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman what this promotion is all about. The restaurants and their award-winning dishes can be found on the ACA Facebook …
Florida Beef Council to Attend Conference in Denver
Next week, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) plans to participate in the Partnership in Action Conference in Denver, Colorado. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says this is where they get updates on the latest Beef Checkoff promotions and marketing ideas. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Efforts Continue to Help Georgia Cattle Producers
Efforts continue to help cattle producers in Georgia affected by Hurricane Helene. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weisman talked with Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin Monday afternoon about some of those efforts. If you would like to help by donating to those efforts, contact the GCA office in Macon at 478-474-6560. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed …
American Agriculture History Minute: The Ralston Purina Checkerboard Logo Beginning
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The Ralston Purina checkerboard logo is one of the most identifiable logos in American agriculture. It has its history dating back to 1904. The logo came from the company’s founder, William Danforth, who as a child often dressed in checkerboard cloth. We’re not sure this happened out of necessity or by …
USDA Invests in Dairy Industry
Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $11.04 million in funding to support dairy businesses and producers under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. The initiatives support small and mid-sized dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 10-04-2024
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 4, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended October 04, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 13,059 head compared to 10,931 last week and 14,575 last …
Innovations Discussed at World Dairy Expo
At the World Dairy Expo, dairy farmers and industry representatives gathered to discuss innovations in dairy, with a focus on increasing the use of dairy products in everyday items. Randy Roecker, a Wisconsin dairy farmer and member of the Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) board, spoke about recent efforts to boost dairy consumption through strategic partnerships and innovation. Roecker highlighted DMI’s …
Tracking Agricultural Commodities
In his continuing effort to track agricultural commodities, Mark Oppold looks at where some of them stand as we start the last quarter of 2024. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
World Dairy Expo Hi-lights Collegiate Judging Teams
The World Dairy Expo is underway this week in Madison, Wisconsin with various events taking place. And Mark Oppold reports that includes hi-lighting the collegiate judging teams. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA Offers $58 Million for Organic Dairy Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024, providing $58 million in marketing assistance to certified organic dairy producers. This program aims to help farmers expand their markets and boost the consumption of organic dairy products. Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator, highlighted the USDA’s commitment to supporting organic dairies during …