U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service team together to lead global efforts to combat hunger and poverty and build more sustainable equitable, and resilient, food systems through the United Nations and others. According to the USDA they have invested $248 Million dollars in new school feeding projects through the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition …
Alabama Beef Programs Discussed with the Grocery Industry
Many from Alabama are representing cattle producers across the state this week at the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Houston, Texas. One of those attending is Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell. While at the event, she plans to pick up the latest information to bring back to Alabama. But last week, she …
Florida Beef Council Gathering Information in Houston
Cattlemen and women from Florida are representing the state this week at the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Houston, Texas. Various discussions will take place, which include the latest with the Beef Checkoff. One of those attending is DeAnne Maples, director of education & promotion for the Florida Beef Council (FBC). She says it’s a great opportunity to network …
Georgia Beef Board Getting Beef Checkoff Updates
There will be quite a few cattle producers from Georgia in Houston this week for 2022 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. One of those attending is Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans. She told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they are there getting updates about the Beef Checkoff. For more information, contact the GBB office in Macon. …
Cattle Industry Convention Features High-Profile Speakers
The 2022 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show will take place this week in Houston, Texas. NCBA has been promoting their speaker lineup which ranges from sports heroes to global leaders. Among them is Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, as he will speak virtually. Then in person speakers include Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie and …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 01-28-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 28, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended January 28, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,400 head compared to 7,043 last week and …
Florida Legislative Session Week Three Update
The Florida Legislature has basically wrapped up week three of the 2022 session, and Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard explains why it was a busy week for lawmakers, but not a lot took place for those in agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most …
ANCW President Excited about Meeting in Houston
While the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention kicks off next week in Houston, Texas, the American National Cattlewomen (ANCW) are looking forward to their annual meetings and events which start this weekend. Evelyn Greene from Auburn, Alabama, will see her term as ANCW President come to an end, and Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman asked her how the time in that position has gone …
World Dairy Expo Award Nominations are Due February 1
Nominations for the 2022 World Dairy Expo Recognition Awards are due Tuesday, February 1, 2022. The Expo will honor dairy industry leaders in three different categories: Dairy Producer of the Year, Industry Person of the Year, and International Person of the Year. Organizations, academic staff, producers and others involved in the dairy industry are encouraged to nominate individuals to recognize …
FCA Pleased with ‘Boots on the Hill’ Event
As the 2022 Florida Legislative Session continues, many Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) members across the state were able to take part by attending their annual “Boots on the Hill” event last week. FCA Director of Field Services, Dusty Holley, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that despite Covid, it was all in all a very successful event. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …