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The 2025 Alabama Legislative Session gets underway today in Montgomery. And while all of agriculture will be watching what transpires this year, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) will be tracking what takes place during this year’s session. Here’s ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to …
The Georgia Cotton Commission’s Trustees’ Awards were presented at the commission’s annual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The Trustees’ Awards are awarded to individuals who have dedicated themselves to the advancement of Georgia’s cotton industry. The recipients of this year’s Trustees’ Awards were Marvin Ruark and Johnny …
(ADAI/Montgomery, AL/January 30, 2025) — Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate unveiled the state’s “Thank a Farmer” initiative during a press conference held at Ravello Ristorante in Montgomery. The new campaign aims to increase public appreciation for farmers and raise awareness about where our food comes from. The event also featured remarks from key community leaders, including Ravello’s Chef Nicholas Wyatt, local produce farmer Kelvin Anderson, and State Senator Will Barfoot. …
The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) enrollment period is underway. Rusty Halvorson has more details about it, along with a look at forecast for egg prices. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) annual meeting on Wednesday allowed producers and industry leaders to meet together and discuss the future of the industry. It was an important day considering the uncertainty surrounding this year’s crop amid drastically low market prices for Georgia producers. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, talked about the importance …
Plant development and studies at USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Centers (PMC) are a critical component of the multi-agency National Seed Strategy to ensure that private and public lands have the seed they need for revegetation and restoration projects. Native plant communities are nature-based solutions that provide essential environmental benefits, such as buffering against extreme weather, improving soil health and water, and conserving …
USDA’s first Cattle on Feed Report for 2025 shows the trend of a shrinking cattle inventory continues from 2024. Rusty Halvorson has the story. USDA’s first Cattle on Feed Report for the year shows the nation’s cattle inventory continues to be tight. Here’s USDA livestock economist Mike McConnell. “The major story that continues when it comes to cattle on feed is that …
Next week CattleCon 2025 will be held in San Antonio, Texas and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) will be represented at the annual event. GBB Chairman, Robert Fountain, says it’s a great time for the beef industry to come together. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle …
Staff and officers of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) continue to travel around the state attending county meetings. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley notes they look forward to seeing members at these meetings. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) will meet next month to talk about plans for 2025. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, notes some new faces will get together for the first board meeting of the year. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida …
