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The Georgia Beef Board is proud to support the future of the beef industry by sponsoring the inaugural National Youth Cattleworking Contest, set to take place in Athens, Georgia, from September 16–17. This national event is designed to highlight the talents and skills of young cattle producers from across the country. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia …
The Florida Beef Council continues its mission to support beef demand and quality through outreach, education, and training events. We sat down with DM Maples of the Florida Beef Council to learn more about a recent initiative that highlights beef’s role in healthy diets and upcoming efforts to improve production standards. “We were there over Labor Day. It’s actually the …
TIFTON, Ga. – Sixteen farmers were recently recognized by the University of Georgia (UGA) Peanut Team for their high yielding peanuts in 2024. The high yields ranged from 4,145 to 6,095 pounds per acre. The winners were recognized at a dinner in August which was sponsored by the UGA Peanut Team, the Georgia Peanut Commission, American Peanut Shellers Association, National …
Last week, we reported on the Section 301 hearing addressing Brazil’s unfair trade practices and their impact on U.S. agriculture and trade sectors. To better understand the path forward, we spoke with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), who provided insight into the process now underway. “Now that USTR and the government-wide …
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association held its Fall Quarterly Meeting in Okeechobee this past week, bringing together cattle producers, industry partners, and sponsors from across the state for two days of education, networking, and leadership updates. The event showcased the ongoing commitment of Florida’s cattle industry to collaboration and innovation. This year’s meeting included a full slate of activities. “This is …
NCBA Urges Suspension of Brazilian Beef Imports in Section 301 Investigation The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has taken a strong stance in the ongoing Section 301 Investigation into Brazil’s trade practices, voicing serious concerns about Brazil’s treatment of U.S. beef and long-standing food safety issues. Earlier this week, the U.S. International Trade Commission held a hearing to investigate whether …
By Clint Thompson Peanut digging has begun in some fields across Georgia. The process will ramp up next week, according to Scott Monfort, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension peanut agronomist. He discussed the peanut crop during the UGA Cotton and Peanut Field Day on Wednesday. “We are beginning to see some (peanuts) come up in the state; a couple of …
By Clint Thompson The cotton jassid is the newest threat to Georgia’s cotton industry. It has forced University of Georgia entomologist Phillip Roberts to redirect all of his resources this year to learn more about the pest and what can be done to halt its impact on the cotton industry. “There’s no question that this insect has really exploded in …
The Roots of Agricultural Support The Department of Agriculture was first established in 1862, but it would take more than 50 years before one of its most impactful programs came to life. With the passage of the Smith-Lever Act in 1914, the USDA Extension Service was officially created. This initiative formed a partnership between the USDA and land-grant universities to …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is making big moves to support the next generation of cattle producers with an action-packed week of educational and leadership-building events. We spoke with Bailey Watson, Youth Programs Director at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared exciting updates for young cattle enthusiasts across the state. “We have our fall youth field days coming up, both north …
