By Clint Thompson Cotton harvests are about 70% to 75% complete in Georgia. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team are providing guidance for growers managing the remaining crop. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, discussed what he’s hearing from county Extension agents. “One thing I’m hearing from some county agents about, they’re trying to …
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20% per Farm Bureau Survey
(AFBF/WASHINGTON, November 16, 2022) — Spending time with family and friends at Thanksgiving remains important for many Americans and this year the cost of the meal is also top of mind. American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 37th annual survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10, which is $64.05 or less than …
Florida Beef Council Attends Various Events
The Florida Beef Council (FCB) has been out to various events over the past few weeks. Sarah Krieger, a registered dietician who works with the FBC, explains what those events were and what took place at each one. For more information about the Beef Checkoff in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
ACA 2023 Convention Registration is Open
Many folks are already working on their 2023 calendars, and one event the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) encourages you to get on your calendar is their annual Convention and Trade Show. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says the event will be held February 17-18 in Montgomery and registration is underway. More information about the 2023 ACA Convention can be found on …
GCA Holding November Cattlemen’s Connection
The next Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Cattlemen’s Connection Meeting is headed to Forsyth, Georgia, this Friday, November 18th. The event includes a schedule full of opportunities to expand your knowledge of direct-to-consumer marketing and beef processing. GCA’s Young Cattlemen’s Council has taken the reins and has been working hard to draw in our biggest crowd yet. Registration for the event is $15 and is …
NCBA CEO Attends Signing of Memorandum
Last week, President Biden signed a memorandum titled “National Security Memorandum to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of U.S. Food and Agriculture”. Ahead of the signing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO Colin Woodall participated in a White House pre-briefing with senior federal law enforcement and homeland security officials. Woodall explains what this memorandum means for cattle producers across the country. He …
SNAP Participation Varied Across States from 2019 to 2021
A look at SNAP participation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In fiscal year 2021, USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program served an average of 41.5 million people monthly. USDA’s Economic Research Service Wednesday reported the 2021 figure is an increase of about 5.8 million per month compared with fiscal year 2019. SNAP participation increased nationwide during the COVID-19 …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”. Commissioner, I understand your department, along with USDA-APHIS, this week confirmed H5 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the state. What was the disease found in? The public is urged to call the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division at 334-242-3469 to report a sighting of dead birds. All poultry owners and growers are …
USDA Helping with Credit, Food Production and More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a variety of programs, helping producers and consumers across the country in various ways. Tyron Spearman reports USDA provides credit, help with food production and more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
USMEF Conference Examines Exports, Production, Economic Headwinds
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held their Strategic Planning Conference this week in Oklahoma City. The event attracted farmers, ranchers, processors and exporters from across the nation. During the event, it was noted that while U.S. red meat exports will likely set a value record approaching $20 billion this year, the industry faces an array of obstacles related to the sluggish …