Where children get the most dairy in their diet. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Economic Research Service released new data showing schools are the richest source of dairy in children’s diets. The data comes from 2017-2018, for children between two and 19 years old. These foods provided an average of 1.99 cups of dairy products per …
Change to Junior Event Schedule at FCA Convention
The 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show kicks off Tuesday at the JW Marriott in Marco Island. Something new for this year’s convention is the junior’s competition schedule. FCA Director of Field Services Dusty Holley, says due to a conflict with another big event taking place this week in Florida, most of the normal contests have already taken place. The 2022 FCA …
April Beef, Lamb Exports Up, Pork Down
The latest red meat export report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show beef exports maintained a remarkable pace in April, topping $1 billion for the third time this year. USMEF Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, offers insight into what continues to drive global demand for U.S. beef. Beef exports totaled 124,408 metric tons (mt) in …
Investing in Farm & Ranch Land
We told you last week that stronger land prices during late 2021 continued higher through the first five months of this year. That was partially helped by investors looking for a low-risk inflation hedging investment. And Mark Oppold reports wealthy investors are turning to farm and ranch land. According to Farmers National Company, prices for good quality cropland are up 20 …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 06-10-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended June 10, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended June 10, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,600 head compared to 9,550 last week and …
2022 Dairy Sustainability Award Winners
Honoring sustainable dairy producers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards program recognized a class of seven exceptional farms, businesses and partnerships for their socially responsible, economically viable, and environmentally sound practices and technologies that have a broad and positive impact. This year’s winners displayed excellence in areas such as methane and other greenhouse …
U.S. Beef Exports Top $1 Billion Again
According to new data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).U.S. beef exports maintained a remarkable pace in April, topping $1 billion for the third time this year. U.S. exports of beef totaled 124,408 metric tons (mt) in April, up 3% from a year ago and the fifth largest on record, while …
World Livestock Auctioneer Championship is Saturday
The 2022 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) will be held Saturday, June 11 at the Shipshewana Auction, Inc. in Shipshewana, Indiana. 31 semi-finalist auctioneers will compete in the contest, which is comprised of an auctioneering and interview portion. The auctioneering contest will take place during a live sale, where contestants will sell cattle to actual bidders. Plus, each WLAC semi-finalist must clearly …
Cattle, Water Industry Reps Gives Insights During First WOTUS Roundtable
WOTUS is in the spotlight once again. Cattle producers representing several states voiced their concerns with the Environmental Protection Agency’s and Army Corps of Engineers’ ongoing Waters of the U.S. rulemaking attempt at a roundtable organized by the Kansas Livestock Association. “Very important to our members are clarity with jurisdictional rules. We supported the navigable waters protection rule in particular …
Registration Underway for the Georgia Beef Board BBQ Showdown
Registration is underway for the Georgia Beef Board BBQ Showdown, which kicks off July 8 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman registration is open until July 1st. (HAMPTON, GA) — Atlanta Motor Speedway, the Georgia Beef Board, and the Georgia Barbecue Association are teaming up to host a flavorful competition during the Quaker State 400 …