The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) estimates 2022 crop losses due to weather and climate change at more than $21.4 billion. The AFBF Market Intel analysis shows in 2022, 18 weather and climate disasters, each with damages exceeding $1 billion struck the United States. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that 2022 surpassed 2021 as the third-costliest disaster …
GCC Reminds Producers About ARC/PLC Deadline
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers that the ARC/PLC sign-up deadline is Wednesday, March 15. Producers have until then to make their elections concerning agriculture risk coverage (ARC) or price loss coverage (PLC) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, discussed the importance of …
GPC Celebrates March as National Peanut Month
TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) was part of an event last week that celebrated March as National Peanut Month. The Georgia peanut industry hosted the 2023 Georgia PB&J Day in Atlanta last week. During the event, the Georgia Peanut Commission and Peanut Proud donated 10,080 jars of peanut butter to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. “Peanuts are …
Georgia Cattlemen Set to Meet in Columbus
The final preparations are being made for the 2023 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention which gets underway Wednesday in Columbus, Ga. GCA Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, says they have a fantastic 2 ½ day show planned. The GCA Convention runs March 8-10. Learn more on the GCA website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Alabama Legislative Session Gets Underway
The 2023 Alabama Legislative Session officially kicks off today, March 7 in Montgomery. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says there will be a lot of new faces in this year’s Legislature. The Alabama Legislative Session will comprise of 30 legislative days in 105 calendar days. It is scheduled to end by June 14th. For more information, contact Beasley …
Florida Cattlemen Preparing for Boots on the Hill
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) is preparing for their annual “Boots on the Hill” event coming up next week in Tallahassee. The primary focus of this meeting is for cattlemen to meet personally with every State Senator and Representative or their staff to discuss issues during the Legislative Session. The 2023 Florida Legislative Session kicks off today, March 7th and FCA Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, …
New ANCW President Visits the Southeast
The American National Cattlewomen (ANCW) met during the recent annual Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans, and during that event they elected Pam Griffin, a cow/calf producer from Arizona as their new President. Then, she was here in the Southeast attending the recent Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Montgomery. That’s where Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman was able to catch up with Pam, …
Environmental Stewardship Program Nominations are Due Friday
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is accepting applications until Friday, March 10 for the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award. The annual award program recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of U.S. cattle producers. Any group, individual, or organization is eligible to nominate one individual or business raising or feeding cattle. Individuals and families may not nominate themselves, although nominees may be …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
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 …