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The Georgia Cotton Commission sponsored the King Cotton Awards to recognize outstanding contributions of county agents to Georgia cotton producers. The Senior Award honors agents with 10 or more years of experience. The Junior Award, named the Allen B. Fulford Award, honors the accomplishments and memory of Allen B. Fulford, who served as a county Extension agent and state cotton …
Thanks in part to expansion of private sector buying, the U.S. red meat industry is starting to gain traction in Cuba. Rusty Halvorson has more details. U.S. red meat is finally gaining traction in Cuba thanks in part to expansion of private sector buying. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently held a seminar for Cuban buyers and U.S. companies …
As families gather for Thanksgiving, many will consider the nationwide effort behind the feast on their tables. Farmers from coast to coast contribute to the holiday meal, as highlighted by the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) analysis of Thanksgiving staples and their production origins. The AFBF’s 2024 Thanksgiving dinner cost survey estimates this year’s classic meal for 10 people at …
There are various opportunities with manure management. Rusty Halvorson looks at what some of those are. Environmental groups, including Food and Water Watch, have sued the EPA, arguing that it has failed to regulate manure runoff from large animal farms under the Clean Water Act, which they say threatens water safety across the U.S. Lori Stevermer is the president of …
October Beef Month was another success across Alabama this year, as various promotions took place. But one of those was brand new, and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Consumer Outreach Josie Jones, says it highlighted 60 years of October Beef Month. To learn more about the promotion, go to the ACA website, or call their office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring …
The U.S. red meat sector works to ship as much chilled product as possible. Rusty Halvorson has a story explaining why. The U.S. red meat sector leans heavily on “reliability” and “supply ability” to maintain a market edge around the world. Here’s U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “One of our strategic goals is to ship as …
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently seeking public input on how to improve conservation practice standards. NRCS is looking to maximize climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits, as supported by peer-reviewed scientific literature. Conservation practices providing climate benefits are delivered through existing conservation programs. This includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), and the Regional Conservation Partnership …
Steve Hanson, chair of the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and a farmer-rancher from Southwest Nebraska, shared insights on the current state of U.S. meat exports and their importance to American agriculture. Speaking about his family’s operation, Hanson described a diverse farm producing corn, wheat, soybeans, and pinto beans, alongside a cow-calf enterprise that exemplifies sustainability and quality. Hanson …
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins as the next Secretary of Agriculture, drawing varied reactions from agricultural organizations eager to collaborate on key issues facing rural America. The National Farmers Union (NFU) expressed hope that Rollins’ rural upbringing and agricultural experience would inform her leadership. NFU President Rob Larew emphasized the challenges awaiting her, including high input costs, market …
Urban agriculture is playing a growing role in connecting city residents with the world of farming, according to Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) at the USDA. In a recent discussion, Ducheneaux highlighted the value of urban agricultural initiatives in fostering understanding and support for agriculture, especially in areas far removed from traditional farms. Programs like the …
