Department Will Make Available $215 Million for Projects That Will Promote Competition and Increase Resiliency and Create Economic Opportunity in Rural America (USDA/WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2022) — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is making available up to $215 million in grants and other support to expand meat and poultry processing options, strengthen the food supply …
Projected Drop in Output, Rise in Prices for Beef Cattle Producers
Cattle numbers are declining, along with projected beef production. And that is raising price prospects for beef producers. Gary Crawford has more details about that, while also noting hog producers will continue to see a big improvement in their price situation too. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …
New Book Chronicles the History of the Cattle Industry in Georgia
A new book about the history of the cattle industry in Georgia was officially released last week during the 60th Annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Savannah. Folks attending were lined up to purchase their copy of the book, “Herds and Heritage: The History of Georgia’s Cattle Industry”. It was written by Jackie Kennedy from LaGrange, Ga. who talked with Southeast …
Strong Interest in U.S. Beef at Gulfood
There was a renewed sense of optimism as some 4,000 exhibitors met more than 100,000 buyers and other guests at Gulfood, one the world’s largest global food shows held annually in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. John Herath with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has the story. Gulfood 2022 was held Feb. 13-17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Cattlemen’s Beef Board Releases 2021 Annual Report
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board Tuesday released its 2021 Annual Report. The 2021 report includes information about projects and results within each of the organization’s program areas, including promotion, foreign marketing, consumer information, industry information, research, and producer communications. The report also contains a financial statement of assets, liabilities and net assets from September 30, 2020, to September 30, 2021. CBB …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention is Next Week
The 2022 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention is coming up next week. The 79th Annual event will be held March 4-5 in Mobile. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley invites producers to attend. For more information, go to the ACA Convention website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …
Florida Beef Council Working to Engage Producers
For the past few weeks, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) has been busy putting the final touches on the huge Beef Checkoff promotional event, the “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300”. The race took place this past Saturday at the Daytona International Speedway, where the FBC teamed up with the Federation of State Beef Councils and staff from other state beef councils …
Georgia Cattlemen Tracking Legislative Issues
Week seven of the 2022 Georgia State Legislative Session has Lawmakers busy dealing with a variety of issues, some of interest to agriculture. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin told Southeast Agnet’s Randall Weiseman about a couple of those they are watching closely. For more information, go to the GCA website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …
GCA Pleased with Annual Convention
Cattle producers from across Georgia were in Savannah last week for the 2022 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention. And according to GCA Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin, the change in this year’s Convention was well received. For more information, go to the GCA website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …
Milk and Dairy Product Producers Will See Highest Prices in Years
Slower growth in milk output and rising demand may spur some of the highest milk and dairy product prices in years. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …