The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) works in various ways to provide producers across the state information about Beef Checkoff activities and promotions throughout the year. And a new addition to their tool box of getting the message out began this week. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they have developed a new update e-blast. If you …
Alabama Junior Cattlemen Participate in Roundup
The 2022 Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) Roundup took place this past weekend in Montgomery. Young folks from across the state were on hand to participate in a variety of events. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says this was the 16th year for the Roundup. Learn more about ACA activities by calling their office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
GCC Advises Farmers About Row Crop Field Days
The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension encourage producers to mark their calendars for various row crop field days that will be offered over the next couple of months. Attendees will see firsthand the research that UGA Extension scientists are conducting with funds via the Georgia Cotton Commission and Cotton Incorporated. The row crop field days provide …
USDA Investing in Historically Underserved Communities to Bolster Meat, Poultry Sector
Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an additional investment of more than $14 million to support agricultural workforce training in historically underserved communities that will increase the resilience of the U.S. meat and poultry processing sector. This investment is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts through the American Rescue Plan to strengthen the nation’s food supply chain by promoting …
USDA-NRCS Announces Urban Agriculture Investments
Last month, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced $43 million in grants and cooperative agreements to help deliver key USDA programs to urban producers. Specifically, USDA is investing $10.2 million in new cooperative agreements to expand compost and food waste reduction efforts and $14.2 million in new grants to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects. Plus, …
New Report Highlights U.S. Pork Industry Contributions
This week, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) released a new economic report that highlights how pig farmers in the U.S. are significant contributors to the agricultural and overall economy. The report highlights pork industry value chain contributions and growth over the past five years. “This report underscores how the pork industry is an important pillar to the U.S. economy and the positive ripple …
USDA Accepts More than 3.1 Million Acres in Grassland CRP Signup
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced they are accepting offers for more than 3.1 million through this year’s Conservation Reserve Program Grassland Signup, the highest in history. The program allows producers and landowners to continue grazing and haying practices while protecting grasslands and promoting plant and animal biodiversity and conservation. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says, “This year’s record-breaking …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Preparing for Various Meetings
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is preparing for a variety of upcoming meetings to discuss information being provided by the Beef Checkoff program. ACA Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, explains who they will be talking to and what the discussions will be about. To learn more, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
2021 National Environmental Stewardship Winner to be announced July 26
The 2021 national winner of the Environmental Stewardship Program will be announced during the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in Reno, Nevada, July 25-27. The award, established by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) back in 1991, identifies outstanding land stewards in the cattle industry. Every year, seven families are recognized with regional Environmental Stewardship awards, with one getting honored …
GCC, UGA Extension Remind Growers About Importance of Keeping Crop Irrigated
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team remind growers about the importance of keeping their crop watered this time of year. Especially amid the current hot and dry conditions, cotton plants are susceptible to drying out, leading to stress on the plant. Wes Porter, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension precision agriculture and irrigation …