New data released Tuesday from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the number of U.S. farms continues to decline slowly. After peaking at 6.8 million farms in 1935, the number of U.S. farms and ranches fell sharply through the early 1970s. Rapidly falling farm numbers in the mid-20th century reflected the growing productivity of agriculture and increased nonfarm employment opportunities. Since …
Georgia Beef Board Promoting Summer Grilling Season
Summer has officially arrived and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), along with other Southeastern states, have started their Summer Grilling campaign. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman the campaign actually kicked off earlier this month. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …
Alabama Cattlemen Preparing for Various Summer Events
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is preparing for a variety of events coming up this summer, which includes more of their Regional Cattlemen’s Cookouts. But the next big event, according to ACA Director of Education and Outreach Ali Cantrell, will be held this Friday in Montgomery. To learn more contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867, or go to their website, bamabeef.org. …
House Passes Package of Agriculture Bills
The U.S. House approved a package of agriculture bills, which includes the controversial USDA special investigator to police meat industry competition. In a vote of 221 to 204, seven Republicans backed and four Democrats opposed the USDA special investigator to enforce the Packers and Stockyards Act. The bill also establishes a loan program at USDA’s Rural Development for new and …
APHIS Funding for New Pest Management Projects
Funding to help new developments when it comes to plant pests. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites stakeholders to submit project suggestions for fiscal year 2023 Plant Protection Act funding. APHIS will provide $75 million in plant protection funding for these projects, including at least $7.5 …
GCC Seeking Potential Nominees for Cotton Board Member, Alternate Positions
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will convene a caucus of certified producer organizations representing Georgia cotton growers in July to nominate individuals to serve as members and alternates of the Cotton Board. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, says his organization is seeking nominees for vacant positions. …
USDA Extends Comment Period on Fertilizer Supply Chain Issues
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Tuesday extended the comment deadline regarding its “Access to Fertilizer: Competition and Supply Chain Concerns” Federal Register notice. Published in the Federal Register in March, the previous deadlines for comments were May 16, and June 15, 2022. USDA extended the comment deadline another month to July 15, 2022. Andy Green, USDA’s Senior Advisor for …
NRCS, USACE Renew Partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announce the renewal of their partnership focused on infrastructure projects and natural resources planning. The partnership renewal continues joint efforts to combat ongoing threats to natural resources and promotes inter-agency strategic planning. NRCS Chief Terry Cosby says the partnership works extremely …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosting Summer Meetings
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is once again hosting summer meetings for their members at various sites across the state. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says the meetings are for their members to get updates from the state office. For more information about these summer meetings click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …
GCA Introduces Cattlemen’s Connection Quarterly Meetings
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) is kicking off a Cattlemen’s Connection Quarterly Meeting Series this summer. The meetings are designed to offer members an opportunity to attend educational seminars that are affordable and worthwhile. The events will focus on GCA’s four main focus areas: Producer Education, Market Development, Community Engagement, and Legislative Representation. The first meeting is scheduled for July 22, in …