According to new data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), U.S. beef exports remained on a red-hot pace in June, topping $1 billion for the fifth time this year. June exports of U.S. pork remained below last year’s large totals, while lamb exports continued to trend higher. Numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture note June beef exports totaled 130,638 …
Financial, Technical Assistance Helps Private Landowners in St. Marks and Aucilla River Watersheds
Florida private landowners in the St. Marks and Aucilla River watersheds can apply until September 2 for financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) for fiscal year 2023 funding. The assistance will help landowners in portions of Leon, Jefferson, Wakulla, Madison, and Taylor counties conduct prescribed burns, remove invasive plants, plant longleaf pine trees, and …
Registration Open for the Federal Milk Marketing Order Forum
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is hosting an industry-wide forum on the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) on October 14-16 in Kansas City, Missouri. The forum was prompted by a call from Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to get as many people involved in dairy as possible in one room to discuss solutions to the Federal Milk Marketing Order shortfalls. …
Disease Management Vital for Peanut Producers
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension caution producers about disease management with harvest season approaching. Bob Kemerait, UGA Extension plant pathologist, discusses white mold and leaf spot, which could be problematic with increased rainfall in certain areas of the state. “This change in weather we’ve had, it’s almost like a light switch in …
NCBA Not Ready to Back Bills
Earlier this week we told you that House Agriculture Committee Chair David Scott had introduced the Small Family Farmer and Rancher Relief Act, H.R 8590. The legislation, designed to help small farmers and ranchers in the cattle industry, would provide financial assistance by strengthening the safety net and create opportunities to increase competition and help small ranchers access new marketing opportunities. While the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) says it’s …
USDA-NRCS Offers CIG On-Farm Trial Funding
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced they are accepting applications for project funding under USDA’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Innovation Trial Program. Through CIG, partners work to address our nation’s water quality, water quantity, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges, all while improving agricultural operations. NRCS Chief Terry Cosby explains the intent behind the CIG On Farm Innovation …
Producer Education Programs Coming to Alabama
This month, there are two different producer education programs coming to Alabama. One of those is the Gulf Coast Cattlemen’s Conference being held next week in Atmore. The other one is the 2022 Stockmanship and Stewardship event being held in Auburn. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley invites producers to attend these and other events coming up this fall. Learn more about …
Georgia Beef Promoted Through Outdoor Advertising
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) works in various ways to get the beef message out to consumers. And according to GBB Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans, they’ve recently signed up again to promote beef through outdoor advertising. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …
Florida Beef Council Participates in Culinary Event
Last week, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) took part in a culinary event in Las Vegas where they worked with beef councils from other states to present the beef message. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples says they presented information to chefs from across the country. For more information about Beef Checkoff funded promotions, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored …
GCC Reminds Producers About Field Days
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) encourages producers to mark their calendars for the annual statewide field days that will be held in conjunction with University of Georgia (UGA) Extension. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, discusses the benefits of growers attending these events. They will be held at various Extension centers in Georgia. “There’s a lot …