National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) President and CEO Jim Mulhern announced Tuesday that he will retire at the end of this year. He will conclude a decade of service leading the organization and capping a 45-year career in U.S. agricultural and dairy policy. Mulhern said, “Directing the policy efforts of the nation’s dairy farmers and their cooperatives has been the highlight …
World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Starts Friday
The 59th World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) is set to take place this Friday and Saturday. It’s being held in conjunction with the Livestock Marketing Association’s (LMA) Annual Convention which runs through Saturday in Punta Gorda and Arcadia, Fl. Thirty-one semi-finalist auctioneers will compete in the competition. The auctioneering contest will begin with the interview portion. That’s where each WLAC semi-finalist must …
McKalip Discusses Specialty Crops, GMO Corn, Dairy Trade at Summit
by Sabrina Halvorson The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is keeping specialty crops in focus for trade deals and working on disputes under the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA). Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip touched on those and several other topics while speaking at the Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Summit West, held in Sacramento, California. As for specialty crops, he said the importance …
Georgia Beef Producers Reminded to Vote
Georgia beef producers are reminded to vote on the continuation of the Georgia Beef Commission check-off. The Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Beef was established in 2013 by the Georgia Legislature, and then producers first voted in 2014 to approve a marketing order. The order was designed to establish a $1 per head assessment on all cattle sold in Georgia …
Enjoying a Higher Trade
Traders have been enjoying a higher trade in many areas for the start of June. Mark Oppold has more on that, and he looks at what gas prices are expected to do yet this summer. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA Proposing New Plan to Modernize FMMOs
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for proposing an “Action Plan” for a national hearing based on NMPF’s proposal to modernize Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO’s). NMPF is looking forward to the next phase of creating a federal order system that better reflects today’s market conditions and dairy producer needs. “We’re grateful USDA recognizes …
Pleased with May Beef Month in Georgia
May Beef Month in Georgia has officially ended, as various promotions were held. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are pleased with this year’s event. To learn more about this year’s May Beef Month promotion in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Alabama Cattlemen on 2023 Legislative Session
The 2023 Alabama Legislative Session is coming to an end, as lawmakers are finalizing this year’s session. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, said overall it was a positive session for agriculture. For more information contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 314-265-1867. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …
Florida Beef Council Starting Summer E-Commerce Promotion
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is taking part in a summertime promotion involving e-commerce. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples explains how this on-line grocery promotion works. For more information, contact the Florida Beef Council in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
National Dairy FARM Excellence Award Nominations Open
An award for dairy producers returns this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program Excellence Awards are back for a third year. The awards recognize farms and evaluators who demonstrate excellence in the FARM Program. Awards are given in four categories, including Animal Care and Antibiotic Stewardship, Environmental Stewardship, Workforce …