Consumers spent a record amount on food last year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) shows consumer spending on food reached a record in 2022. Real, or inflation-adjusted, annual food spending in the United States increased steadily from 1997 to 2022, except in 2008 and 2009 during the Great Recession …
GCC to Host Mid-Year Meeting Next Week
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers and industry leaders that its mid-year meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday, July 26, at the Nesmith-Lane Conference Center in Statesboro. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), highlighted what attendees can expect to learn about at next week’s meeting. “We’ve got a really good program put …
USDA Unveils Efforts to Streamline Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is streamlining its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) to ultimately better help agricultural producers and private landowners conserve wetlands, productive farmlands and at-risk grasslands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is rolling out several improvements to the program, which has more than 5 million acres of land enrolled, in response to feedback from producers, landowners and conservation partners. …
Cattle Industry Summer Meeting Education Session to Focus on Resilience
U.S. cattle producers will gather in San Diego, July 24-26, for the industry’s Summer Business Meeting to discuss critical issues, develop initiatives, and establish direction for various projects aimed at improving the beef cattle industry. One of the highlights of the event is the education session “Optimizing Resources and Leveraging Technology to Build Resilience” on Wednesday, July 26, which will …
NMPF on Lab Based Milk Imposters
We told you late last month that the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) had sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noting they must end dairy product mislabeling by manufacturers of synthetic, cell-based “dairy” ingredients that are in violation of federal dairy Standards of Identity. The letter concerns a product made by a company called Bored Cow. In …
Cattle Producers Praise Congressional Resolution Supporting Beef Checkoff
This week, cattle industry leaders praised the introduction of a bipartisan congressional resolution recognizing the importance of commodity checkoff programs, including the Beef Checkoff. “As a cattle producer who invests in the Beef Checkoff, I know how important this program is to the continued success of America’s cattlemen and cattlewomen. The Beef Checkoff was created by cattle producers, is run …
Florida Beef Council Attending Culinary Convention
This week the Florida Beef Council (FBC) is taking part in a convention in New Orleans. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says it is the American Culinary Federation National Convention, where they are showcasing new ideas for beef dishes. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Alabama Cattlemen Watching Special Legislative Session
The special session of the Alabama Legislature is underway in Montgomery to redraw Alabama’s congressional district map. But as Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley notes, there are some other issues they will be watching closely too. For more information, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner with summertime here it’s also annual meeting season. I understand you attended two conferences last week. Can you tell us as little about them? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
New Resources in HPAI Prevention and Response Efforts
Prevention and response of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in wild and commercial bird populations is the focus of recent funding received by USDA from the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). Rod Bain has the story. Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford talks about informational resources to help poultry producers protect their flocks from High Path Avian Influenza, such as recent funding for …