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AL Beef Check Off Program Allocates Research Funding

The Alabama Beef Checkoff Program recently met to review projects and allocate funding. Kayla Greer with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association sat down with us to tell us more. “Members of the Alabama Beef Checkoff Council met at Auburn University last week to review and evaluate production research proposals that are seeking funding through the Alabama Beef Checkoff Program,” Greer said. …

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FL Beef Council Reviews Results on Ecommerce Campaign

The Florida Beef Council recently wrapped up an e-commerce program. Here is Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council to tell us more. “So this spring, the Florida Beef Council invested $50,000 in a digital e-commerce campaign with one of the nation’s largest retailers. And we just received the final results this week, and I’ll tell you, they’re pretty exciting. …

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GBB Supports GA Youth at Cattle Working Contest

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is spending time this week across state lines to help prepare youth interested in the cattle industry. Here is Wyatt Doolittle with the Georgia Beef Board to tell us how. “One of the things that we talk a lot about in the beef industry is preparing that next generation and I think one of the …

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New Mexico Joins State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that New Mexico is officially joining the State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program, a move designed to expand processing opportunities and strengthen food safety oversight within the state. The agreement between USDA and the New Mexico State Livestock Board makes New Mexico the 31st state to operate an approved State Meat and Poultry …

NCC, GCC Applaud Advancement of Farm Bill from Senate Agriculture Committee

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council (NCC) and Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) applauded the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry last week for advancing the Agricultural Act of 2026 and urge Congress to maintain momentum toward final passage of a full, five-year farm bill this year. “We appreciate Chairman (John) Boozman and the Senate Agriculture Committee for moving this …

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NPPC Expresses Support for Farm Bill 2.0

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is welcoming movement on the Senate’s Farm Bill, saying the legislation brings agriculture one step closer to the certainty of a five-year Farm Bill reauthorization. Following action by the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, pork producers are now urging lawmakers to address one of the industry’s top priorities, preventing what they …

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Beef Export Value Strong While Pork Exports Below Year-Ago

U.S. beef exports delivered another strong month in July, according to data released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Export volume held steady at just over 89,000 metric tons, while export value climbed 6% from a year ago to nearly $797 million. Strong demand from Taiwan, Mexico, Japan, the Middle East, Colombia, the Caribbean, and …

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Dairy Organizations Oppose Legislation

The U.S. dairy industry is joining forces to oppose federal legislation it says could unfairly target nutritious dairy products. The Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2026 would create a broad definition of, “ultra-processed foods” and require warning labels on products that fall under that category. Dairy organizations argue the proposal could place warning labels on foods such as whole milk, …

UGA Extension Cotton Agronomist Highlights Deer Research During Field Day

By Clint Thompson Deer continue to impact South Georgia’s cotton crop. It’s led to University of Georgia research studying the impact of repellents in deterring deer. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, talked about the research at the UGA Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day. “We’ve done the research on farm to document what is being lost. What we’re moving …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Opportunities

Youth involvement, especially in the cattle industry, is imperative for a brighter future. This is something that the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association firmly believes in. The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation supports future generations through scholarship opportunities. Josie Jones with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association sat down with us to tell us more. “We are super excited. It is scholarship season here at the …