The Alabama Legislature is on “Spring Break” this week as they have hit the halfway mark for the session. Erin Beasley, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President, shares more.
Florida Legislative Session Wraps Up with Ban on Cultivated Meat
The Florida Legislature wrapped up their session last Friday, but before they did, a bill banning lab grown meat received final approval and will head to the governor for signing.An 86-27 vote in the House approved Senate Bill 1084, making several changes related to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer services The bill would make it a second-degree misdemeanor …
GBB Promotes BIWFD March Challenge
The Georgia Beef Board wants producers and consumers to get involved with the “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinnner.” Ambassador Program! GBB Checkoff Programs Coordinator, Caitlin Jackson, shares more on how to get involved with the March Challenge.
Milk Prices Forecast for 2024
A look at the 2024 milk market. USDA economist, Michael McConnell, provides projections for this year’s milk product and class prices, as well as the all-milk price.
Brake Herbicide for Cotton and Peanuts
There is a key tool for producer’s weed management toolboxes: Brake Herbicide. Listen in to learn more.
ACA Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program Applications Due Soon
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has seen great success with their Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP). Applications for the next class are due soon. ACA Director of Field Services, Reid McGuire, shares more.
Significant Headwinds Remain Before U.S. Beef Cattle Herd Expands
Herd rebuilding is a concern on most cattle producer’s minds. Kevin Good of Cattlefax shares insight.
Texas Wildfire’s Impact on the Southeast
Texas ranchers have battled intense wildfires since last week with over 1 million acres of the Texas Panhandle impacted. Texas leads the nation in cattle production with over 12,000,000 head in the state, accounting for 13.77% of the U.S. cowherd. 85% of Texas cattle is on operations in the panhandle, events that impact them directly impact the U.S. cattle industry.
APC and USDA International Peanut Promotion
The American Peanut Council and United States Department of Agriculture are working hard to promote peanuts internationally. As new promotion initiatives roll out, Tyron Spearman shares more.
USDA Peanut Checkoff Referendum Vote Soon
The United States Department of Agriculture published a notice in the Federal Register announcing an upcoming continuance referendum among eligible peanut producers. The vote will allow producers to express whether they favor continuance of the Peanut Promotion, Research and Information Order. Tyron Spearman has more.