By Will Jordan Florida Cattlemen’s Association installed their new President this week in Marco Island during their annual convention. New president Pat Durden is a 7th-generation Florida rancher with 15 years of involvement in the FCA leadership. A background in commercial cow/calf and more recently Red Angus seedstock, Pat looks forward to his year of service. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry …
Getting Dollars to Producers, Current Focus for Florida NRCS
by Will Jordan This week Florida Cattlemen’s Association is holding its convention in Marco Island. We caught up with Acting State Conservationist, Nathan Fikkert, for an update on how his office is promoting conservation. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Storm Aftermath: Diseases a Concern for Georgia Peanuts
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Peanut Extension Team advise growers to be wary of disease development following the recent storms across the Southeast last week. Bob Kemerait, UGA Extension plant pathologist, discusses the potential for diseases in South Georgia peanuts. “Much of our crop is 30 days after planting or beyond. We are …
NASDA: Unified Voice for Agriculture
by Will Jordan The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) serves as a unified voice for departments of agriculture in all 50 U.S. States and 4 Territories. To learn more about their role, we visited with Ted McKinney, CEO of NASDA. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
2023 Cotton: Slow Start but Steady Progress
by Will Jordan While most cotton in the state is closer to first leaf than first square due to early season weather difficulties, the 2023 Alabama cotton crop is making steady progress. Weather diversity across the state has largely impacted plant development, yet seed is in the ground with an estimated 400,000 acres planted. Steve Brown, Cotton Extension Specialist with …
Trade Mission Focuses on Opportunities in Japan
An upcoming trade mission looks to expand opportunities in Japan. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In just a few days, dozens of agriculture professionals and state ag leaders will head to Japan with USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor. Japan is the fourth-largest market for U.S. food and agricultural exports. In 2022, …
Biden Issues Second Veto of Presidency: Broad WOTUS Definition Persists
By Will Jordan President Biden issued the second veto of his presidency on Thursday when House Joint Resolution 27 hit his desk. The resolution, sponsored by Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) would have nullified the Biden Administration’s Revised Definition of “Waters of the United States” submitted by the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers in January. Passing in …
Producers, Public Invited to April Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging urban producers, innovative producers and other stakeholders to submit comments for and virtually attend the fifth public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (Committee) on April 18, 2023. “The Federal Advisory Committee is a valuable source of on the ground information and recommendations for USDA,” said …
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on National Ag Day
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has a special message on this 50th Anniversary of National Agriculture Day. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement in celebration of the annual National Agriculture Day, Tuesday, March 21: “On this 50th National Ag Day, we recognize the contributions of American farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, forest landowners, and all agricultural producers in providing our nation …
Video: BRD Prevention and Treatment
At the recent Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, Sabrina Halvorson talked with Elanco’s Ron Tessman, DVM, about bovine respiratory disease prevention and treatment. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …