gca

Register Now for GCA’s Quarterly Meeting in Tifton

Dan Beef, Cattle, Education, Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA)

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) is urging producers in the state to get registered for their Cattlemen’s Connection quarterly Meeting. It will be held August 18th in Tifton. The meeting will include a focus on forage, with a tour of the better grazing paddocks and an insight on the forage research being conducted at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus. The meeting will …

asi

Animal Health Webinar Set for July 11

Dan American Sheep Industry Association (ASI), Education, Sheep-Goats

The second installment of the American Sheep Industry Association’s (ASI’s) animal health webinar is scheduled for July 11. It starts at 8 p.m. eastern and is called, Animal Health Management: How Partnerships Can Solve Big Problems. It will take a look at the National Scrapie Eradication Program. Through partnerships and hard work, sheep producers, state and federal governments, and animal health researchers …

Florida Beef Council

Florida Beef Council Attends National Conference

Dan Beef, Cattle, Education, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC)

Last week, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) took part in a conference that was held in Orlando. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says it was the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference, where they were able to host a ranch tour for some of the attendees. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in …

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USDA Supporting American Producers, School Meals, and Emergency Operations

Dan Agri-Business, Education, Funding, This Land of Ours

The USDA is putting more money in the pot for school meals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is providing $2.7 billion to support American farmers, students participating in school meal programs, and emergency food operations. Almost $1.3 billion goes to states to purchase food to be distributed to schools for their …

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National Peanut Board Working with Culinary Institute

Dan Education, Peanuts

We told you yesterday about a new promotion being conducted by the National Peanut Board (NPB). Today, Tyron Spearman provides information about a NPB efforts where they are working with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).  Peanut-Stuffed Poblano Peppers Ingredients Peppers 4 poblano peppers1 tablespoon peanut oil½ yellow onion, diced3 cloves garlic, minced (approximately 1 tablespoon)1 (15.5oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes1 (15.5 oz) can …

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Learn About GMOs with the FDA

Dan Education, Genetically Modified, This Land of Ours, USDA, USDA-EPA, USDA-FDA

There’s a new resource to help consumers learn more about GMOs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Feed Your Mind is an Agricultural Biotechnology Education and Outreach Initiative that was first launched in March 2020 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …

urban agriculture

Florida USDA NRCS Seeks Proposals for Innovative Approaches to Urban Agriculture

Dan Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG), Education, Florida, USDA-NRCS

Up to $1 million will be invested in Conservation Innovation Grants (NRCS-FL/GAINESVILLE, FL/May 9, 2023) — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida will invest up to $1,000,000 for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for urban agriculture, water conservation, carbon sequestration, and soil  health. The deadline to submit a proposal for this CIG grant funding opportunity …

alabama

Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Awards Over $100K in Scholarships

Dan Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle, Education

Each year, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation awards scholarships to students from around the state. And last week, the 2023-2024 recipients received theirs. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they gave out the largest amount ever. Applications for 2024-2025 Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation scholarships will open September 2023. Call the ACA office to learn more at 334-265-1867. Beasley also wants reminds producers about the summer …