It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”. Commissioner, I understand you want to share some information about a specific program the department started in Alabama this year that helps farmers and underserved communities. That phone number again is 334-240-7247. And that’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored …
Zippy Duvall Opens 2023 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention General Session
(AFBF/Puerto Rico/Jan. 8, 2023) — American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall Opened 2023 AFBF Convention General Session this morning with an inspiring speech highlighting some of the great work the Farm Bureau family is doing throughout the country. Thank you! Good morning! Welcome to San Juan! I hope you’re having a good time enjoying the beauty that God …
State Farm Bureaus Honored for Excellence in Programs and Membership Achievement
The American Farm Bureau Federation presented awards to state Farm Bureaus at the organization’s 104th Convention, which runs through Jan. 11. The awards recognize excellence in implementation of outstanding member programs and membership achievement in 2022. Arizona, Kansas, Mississippi, Montana and North Carolina earned the Pinnacle Award, the highest honor a state Farm Bureau can be awarded for program and membership …
2023 American Farm Bureau Convention Kicks Off Today
(AFBF/SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, January 6, 2023) — The 2023 American Farm Bureau Convention is officially underway. The convention is being held Jan. 6-11 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a virtual option for portions of the event available. Anchoring this year’s event is an outstanding lineup of keynote speakers. AFBF President Zippy Duvall will give his annual address to Farm Bureau members …
Cotton Production Meetings Upcoming
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension are reminding farmers and industry leaders about the annual county production meetings scheduled over the next couple of months. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, discusses the importance of the meetings which are scheduled across the state. What Can Be Expected? “I think it’s 47 meetings across …
Florida Beef Council Friendly Reminder
If you owned cattle in 2022, chances are you received a letter from the Florida Beef Council (FBC) that beef checkoff assessments were due for any cattle you sold this past year. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, has this friendly reminder for producers across the state. For more information, contact the Florida Beef Council in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …
Georgia Beef Board Ready for 2023
Over the past few months the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has been looking ahead to see what beef programs and promotions they’ll be running here in 2023. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says that includes expanding on some promotions. To learn more, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …
Now Is the Time to Get SLE Rodeo Tickets
Tickets for the 2023 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo in Montgomery are on sale, and for those who plan to attend, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is urging you to get them now. Sarah Hunter, SLE director of rodeo programs, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they have some recent award winners taking part in this year’s rodeo. The SLE rodeo will be held March …
Protect Your Ag Land with a Conservation Easement
If you are an agricultural landowner interested in protecting the integrity of your property, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) urges you to consider safeguarding your ag land with a conservation easement. The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) protects the agricultural viability and related conservation values of eligible land by limiting nonagricultural uses which negatively affect agricultural uses and conservation values. The ACEP …
Record Beef Exports, Rebounding Pork Exports in 2022
Exports of U.S. beef for the year have surpassed the $10 billion mark for the just the second time and are on pace to approach $12 billion when all 2022 shipments are tallied. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom comments on the growth in market diversity that has driven demand for U.S. red meat in 2022, especially …