With 2022 coming to an end, some are already thinking about plans for next year. And if making resolutions includes conservation, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is ready to help you do just that. And a recent article highlights some of the options to consider: To get started on your conservation plans, simply stop by your local USDA service center, to discuss your …
U.S. Dairy Salutes USTR’s Pursuit of Canadian USMCA Compliance
Tuesday, both the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) commended the U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement that it is filing a new request for dispute settlement consultations with Canada in order to expand the scope of the second U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dairy dispute to include additional elements necessary to ensure that Canada fully complies with its USMCA obligations. The initial …
Nominations for 2022 Georgia Quality Cotton Awards
The Georgia Cotton Commission announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2022 Georgia Quality Cotton Awards. The purpose of the awards is to recognize producers and ginners of high-quality cotton fiber and to identify their general management practices for the benefit of other growers. Here are some points of information to keep in mind. The participating gin will identify …
Florida Beef Council Learns about Nutritional Program
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues to look for ways to introduce information about beef to the state. And a part of that effort involved a trip to a northern state. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, recently took a trip to learn more about a nutritional program. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office …
Georgia Beef Board Holiday Promotion
With the holidays upon us, the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is once again promoting beef to consumers across the state. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are hoping to beat their goal for this special promotion. And Taylor reminds folks they have a variety of beef recipe ideas for their holiday meals. The GBB website has all the information needed for …
AJCA Meets for Final Time in 2022
The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) held their final board meeting for the year this past weekend, sponsored in part by the Alabama Beef Checkoff Program. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Field Services, Reid McGuire, says this has been a good group to work with this year. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
Florida NRCS State Technical Committee to Host In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will host a State Technical Committee meeting on January 18, from 9:00am to 12:00pm (EST). The event will provide a report for natural resource and program priorities and USDA decisions and to seek recommendations from Florida agricultural leaders. Participation in the meeting is open to the public and will be available through a …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In this week’s “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate” Commissioner, I understand you attended the Alabama Ag Outlook Conference last Thursday. Could you share some of the highlights from that meeting? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
AFBF Says Check Rural Broadband Map
The American Farm Bureau Federation encourages rural residents to verify the accuracy of the FCC’s National Broadband Map. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Federal Communications Commission released the National Broadband Map in November. Emily Buckman, American Farm Bureau Federation Government Affairs Director, says the new map displays specific location-level information regarding broadband services availability. “Which is …
Sustainability in Cattle Industry
Sustainability in agriculture is a topic we continue to hear more and more about, and it’s something the cattle industry has been discussing for years. Back in April, we told you how a beef sustainability campaign had reached 96 million consumers, introducing the public to beef producers who make science-driven decisions to keep their herds, environment and businesses healthy enough to pass …