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USMEF Chairman Jay Tyler Outlines 2025 Priorities for Expanding U.S. Red Meat Exports The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is entering the coming year with clear direction and renewed leadership under newly elected Chairman Jay Tyler. In discussing the organization’s goals, Tyler emphasized that the priorities for USMEF remain consistent, focused, and essential to long-term global competitiveness. As he explained, …
By Clint Thompson Georgia cotton growers impacted by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 will benefit from disaster assistance funding announced earlier this week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, discussed the impact that the funding will have on his growers who are struggling through challenging times. “Our industry is in …
How the Cattle Enhancement Board Strengthens the Work of the Florida Beef Council The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues to elevate beef promotion and producer education across the state, thanks in large part to the support of the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board. According to Deanne Maples, this partnership has become essential in helping the Council expand its impact despite limited …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Gears Up for the Annual Bainbridge Block Party The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is excited for this year’s Bainbridge Block Party, and we caught up with Josie Jones with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to learn more about this highly anticipated agricultural and community event. According to Josie, “We are super excited because it’s time for the annual Bainbridge …
Florida Beef Council Preparing for Next Year’s Checkoff Programs The Florida Beef Council is working to ensure next year’s checkoff programs remain effective and impactful. We spoke with Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council to learn more about their year-end efforts and planning process. As Deanne explained, “We’re coming to the end of wrapping up a great year. We …
The Georgia Beef Board works to support beef with both producers and consumers and we caught up with Wyatt Doolittle with the Georgia Beef Board to learn how they accomplish these goals. I had the opportunity to head over to the Newton County College and Career Academy to lead a beef quality assurance training for a great group of students. And let me tell you, …
National Peanut Board Awards $450,000 in New Grants to Advance Peanut Allergy Research Peanut farmers across the United States continue to invest in research, education, and promotion to support both their industry and the families who rely on peanut products every day. Peanut farmers invest each year into research, education, and promotion. One of the most impactful areas of investment …
USDA Unveils Sterile Fly Production Facility in Tampico to Strengthen New World Screwworm Response With the recent detections of New World Screwworm in Mexico, U.S. and Mexican agricultural authorities are intensifying efforts to prevent the pest from advancing northward. The USDA, in partnership with Mexico’s agriculture agency, has announced the development of a new sterile fly production facility in Tampico, …
By Clint Thompson More than half of Georgia’s cotton crop has been harvested this season. But there’s still plenty of cotton left to be picked and plenty of cotton equipment having to be moved from one field to another. The Georgia Cotton Commission and Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, implore road safety during the remaining harvest …
USDA Completes New Sterile Fly Production Facility in Tampico, Mexico The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the completion of a major infrastructure project critical to fighting the New World Screwworm (NWS): a new sterile fly production facility in Tampico, Mexico. The facility marks a significant advance in the U.S.–Mexico partnership to contain and eliminate this devastating pest, which …
