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(ACA/MONTGOMERY, AL/Oct. 10, 21024) — The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) is hosting a relief effort benefitting cattle producers in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia affected by recent hurricanes. In coordination with the North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, the effort will focus on collecting fencing materials and monetary donations. The donation window is …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced more steps to deliver on the President’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy to promote fair and competitive markets for American farmers and ranchers, and lower food prices for American families. USDA published an interim report that assesses competitive conditions in the meat retail industry. The report draws on over 1,600 comments received …
The Agriculture Secretary recently talked about a soon-to-be enacted enhanced animal disease traceability rule including aspects of privacy and keeping export markets open. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
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 …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
