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By Clint Thompson The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo this week in Moultrie, Georgia, means attendees can once again visit the Georgia Peanut Commission building for its annual peanut delights. Maddie Frost, project coordinator-farm and field services for the Georgia Peanut Commission, talked about the three-day event this week and what growers and peanut lovers can expect when visiting the GPC. …
Join the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Before the 2025 Membership Year Ends Membership is the lifeblood of any cattlemen’s association, and that holds especially true in Alabama. We spoke with Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared why now is the perfect time for producers to get involved. “We’re coming to the end of the 2025 membership year and …
Beef Checkoff Approves $38.1 Million in FY2026 Programs The Cattlemen’s Beef Board Beef Promotion Operating Committee has approved $38.1 million in programs during fiscal year 2026. These investments are pending USDA approval and are designed to advance key areas including beef promotion, research, industry information, producer communications, foreign marketing, and consumer information. The Beef Promotion Operating Committee—made up of 10 …
CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship Applications Open for 2025 The National Cattlemen’s Foundation and CME Group have officially opened the application period for the 2025 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship Program, offering financial support to students pursuing careers in agriculture and the beef industry. Todd Johnson, Senior Vice President of Federation Services for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, shared an …
Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition 2025: Premier Farm Show Returns October 14–16 The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition—North America’s premier farm show—returns for its 45th annual show next week, October the 14th through the 16th. Located in Moultrie, Georgia, the event draws thousands of visitors from across the Southeast and beyond to see the latest innovations shaping the agricultural industry. Over 700 exhibitors will …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research Projects The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board (FCEB) has received a critical boost to its mission with newly established recurring funding from the Florida Legislature. This change brings stability to a board that plays a vital role in supporting Florida’s beef and cattle industry. We spoke with Woody Larson …
Applications Open for $25 Million Florida Agricultural Regional Projects Program Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced the opening of the application process for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Agricultural Regional Projects Program. This initiative provides $25 million in grant funding to support regional, collaborative agricultural water resource projects that improve both water quality and …
The Florida Beef Council is celebrating a highly successful run in this year’s Southeastern States Digital Campaign, partnering with other state beef councils to deliver the beef message directly to consumers throughout the summer. We caught up with Deanne Maples from the Florida Beef Council for more details. “So it’s the Southeastern States Digital Campaign. And I wanna start by …
As the Georgia National Fair continues, the Georgia Beef Board is making a strong impact by promoting beef and engaging with consumers on the ground. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle for a mid-fair update on how things are going. “We have a lot of enthusiasm from consumers. We’re getting a lot of great questions, a lot of interest about …
October is officially Beef Month in Alabama, and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is pulling out all the stops to promote beef from the pasture to the plate. We caught up with Bailey Watson from the association to learn more about this month’s activities and how Alabamians can get involved. “At the state level, our biggest priority this month is to …
