Teachers across Alabama look for learning opportunities for their younger students, and one of those places that many like to visit is the MOOseum at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) building in Montgomery. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says this is the time of the year they see visits from a lot of students. For the past 30 years, the MOOseum has been the …
All U.S. Pork Facilities Reinstated to Export to China
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pleased to announce successful efforts to renew registrations of all 300 plus U.S. pork harvesting and cold storage facilities eligible to export to China. “U.S. pork producers now have maintained access and increased certainty to export their products to the 1.4-billion-person Chinese market,” said NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys. “NPPC’s leadership and focus on market access …
Planting Tips When Moving from Corn to Cotton
By Clint Thompson Cotton planting is slated to begin near the end of April. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team encourage Georgia producers to look over their planters and make any necessary modifications now. University of Georgia Precision Ag Specialist Wes Porter outlines a few tips for growers to consider in advance of planting this …
Tariffs Will Affect Red Meat Exports
Many segments of U.S. agriculture will be affected by tariffs, including the red meat industry. As Rusty Halvorson reports, red meat exports would take a significant hit from a tariff war. According to the latest export report from the U.S. Meat Export Federation, U.S. beef exports were more than $415 per fed steer or heifer, and pork exports totaled more …
January Beef Exports Above Year-Ago; Pork Trends Modestly Lower
According to new data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), exports of U.S. beef in January trended higher than a year ago. Rusty Halvorson has the story. USMEF notes January beef exports reached 102,840 metric tons (mt), up 3% year-over-year, while value increased 5% to $804.6 million. Pork exports totaled 243,965 mt in January, down 3% …
SLE Rodeo Coming this Weekend in Montgomery
The 2025 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo is coming up this weekend. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley invites folks to attend the annual event March 14-16 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. The four SLE Rodeo performances are scheduled for Friday, March 14th at 7PM, Saturday March 15th at 1PM and 7PM, and the final performance will be Sunday, March 16th …
Visit GPC’s Social Media During National Peanut Month
By Clint Thompson National Peanut Month is an opportunity for peanut lovers to learn more about this wonderful agricultural commodity. The Georgia Peanut Commission’s (GPC) social media accounts provide those interested a great chance to indulge in all things peanuts; from its healthy benefits to new recipes that can be used at home. Joy Crosby, assistant executive director at the …
Florida Cattlemen’s Association to Hold Legislative Quarterly
Week one of the 2025 Florida Legislative Session took place last week in Tallahassee, which means this week will be a big one for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA). FCA Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, explains what all is planned for the annual FCA Legislative Quarterly meeting March 11-12. As Ard mentioned, the majority of the day Wednesday, March 12th will …
APHIS Conducting Tabletop Exercises
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has been conducting tabletop exercises. According to a story from Rusty Halvorson, these are to prepare for a possible animal disease outbreak. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For …
Florida Governor and Cabinet Approve Protection of Agricultural Lands
(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/03-05-25) – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, have approved the preservation of nearly 6,500 acres of working Florida farms and ranches through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. Rural lands protection easements prevent …










