In this week’s “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked to the Commissioner about a special week for one of the divisions in Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). And that’s our weekly Around the State with Commissioner Pate. To learn more about National Weights and Measures Week, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention Starts Wednesday
The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention kicks off Wednesday, March 8th in Columbus, Ga. Taylor Pearce, GCA Membership Engagement Coordinator, says a lot of topics will be discussed and there will be a 30,000 square foot trade show floor. Producers across the state are invited to be a part of the GCA Convention, which will run March 8-10. Learn more on the GCA website. Sponsored …
NMPF on Next Steps on Plant-Based Labeling
While current FDA regulations define dairy products as being from dairy animals, the FDA recently released draft guidance allowing plant-based products to continue to use dairy terms despite not containing dairy. During an interview this week with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Senior Vice President for Communications Alan Bjerga commented on that draft guidance. …
NCBA Calls Again for Immediate Halt to Brazilian Beef Imports
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is calling on Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to immediately halt U.S. beef imports from Brazil. The announcement comes as Brazil reported another atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy to the World Animal Organization for Animal Health last week. That report indicated 35 days elapsed between when the case was first identified and the …
Florida Legislative Session Starts Tuesday
The 2023 Florida Legislative Session kicks off Tuesday, March 7th in Tallahassee, and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) is ready for the annual event. FCA Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, says one topic of discussion will be tax exemptions for fencing material, another concerns budget issues. The Florida House and Senate are scheduled to meet in a joint session for the traditional start of the …
ACEP Funding Announced in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama has announced the 2023 Inflation Reduction Act funding through the Agricultural Conservation Easements Program (ACEP). This includes both the Agricultural Land (ALE) and Wetland Reserve (WRE) easement sign-up. The deadline is March 17th for farmers, ranchers and private landowners to apply for financial and technical assistance. “NRCS works hard to help eligible farmers, ranchers and private landowners plan and carry …
Georgia NRCS Announces CSP Sign-up for Classic and IRA Funding
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia has announced a Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) sign-up. Agricultural producers and forest landowners looking to build on previous conservation efforts and building climate resiliency should consider one of two funding opportunities available and apply by March 31. This year, NRCS will offer the statewide Classic CSP sign-up option for all producers in Georgia, as well …
Electronic ID Part of New Animal Disease Traceability Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a proposed rule to amend animal disease traceability regulations. It would make electronic ID tags both visually and electronically readable. Rod Bain reports this is designed for certain cattle and bison undergoing interstate movement. USDA Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford explains the proposed rule available for public comment on …
Pleased With Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300
The beef industry had quite a showing at Daytona International Speedway for the season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples was very pleased with The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.300. Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. is an iconic brand funded through national and state support of beef farmers and ranchers as part of the …
Beef Checkoff to be Highlighted during GCA Convention
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Annual Convention will be held March 8-10 in Columbus. And during this year’s event, a session will be held to highlight the Beef Checkoff. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says the session is designed to answer questions producers have about the checkoff. To learn more, contact the GBB office in Macon at …