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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Industry”
The 2024 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Allied Trade Show, wrapped up the second full day this evening with their Cattlemen’s Supper, PAC Bull Sale and a concert. During the meal, many awards were presented, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Wilton Simpson, offered remarks and Shaylynn Davis of Manatee County was crowned as the new FCA Sweetheart. A huge attendance …
The Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) held their annual meeting this week in Orange Beach, Alabama. Grace Ellis, AAC executive director, talked with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about their growing attendance. More information can be found on the AAC website or contact Grace at this e-mail address: grace@alagribusiness.org.
Sustainability means different things to different people. Samantha Werth, director of sustainability with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, talks about what sustainability means for the beef industry. Listen below to learn more.
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently collaborated with the American Pie Championship. Listen below as I visited with DeAnne Maples, FBC’s director of beef marketing and promotion, to learn more about the savory entries.
Supporting pollinators is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, and other land managers nationwide. From alfalfa to zucchini, over 100 U.S. crops depend on animal pollinators. We need pollinators, and pollinators need us. In celebration of National Pollinator Week, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is sharing a suite of …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites agricultural producers and private landowners to sign-up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), which runs until June 28, 2024. Offered by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), Grassland CRP is a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve grassland and provide important conservation benefits for wildlife, soil health, and carbon sequestration, …
According to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), the presence of Africanized Honeybees (AHB) has been confirmed in Jackson and St. Clair Counties. Both finds were feral swarms collected by local beekeepers and have been euthanized to protect Alabama’s honeybees. ADAI is taking swift action to mitigate any risks associated with these invasive bees, by setting up traps within a …
The USDA Farm Service Agency in Georgia (FSA-GA) invites agricultural producers and stakeholders in the state to attend an informational webinar on County Committee nominations and elections. FSA-GA State Executive Director Arthur Tripp and staff will provide an overview and take questions regarding the FSA’s upcoming County Committee nominations and election cycle. The virtual meeting, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 1:00 …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Regional Cattlemen’s Cookout Series has kicked off with more stops to come across the state. I visited with Erin Beasley, ACA Executive Vice President to learn more about the events.
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is gearing up for a BQA course next week! As an exceptional educational opportunity, this is not something that you will want to miss. GBB Checkoff Progams Coordinator, Catilin Jackson, shares more details.
