Peanut Farm Show Allows Growers to Reflect on ’24 Season, Prepare for ’25

By Clint Thompson The timing of Thursday’s Georgia Peanut Farm Show allowed a moment of reflection for Georgia producers for the 2024 season and what they can expect with next year’s planting season on the horizon. Maddie Frost, project coordinator-farm and field services for the Georgia Peanut Commission, discussed the show which attracted hundreds of producers and industry leaders, along …

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Updated BQA National Manual Now Available

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recently announced the release of its updated Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) National Manual, which serves as a resource for science-based cattle production information and is free to all. “BQA empowers beef producers to maximize their potential to make the most efficient and responsible use of natural resources for effectively producing the world’s most nutritious and flavorful …

GCC Annual Meeting Less Than Two Weeks Away

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds its farmers and industry specialists that the commission’s annual meeting is less than two weeks away. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The meeting is free and is slated to start at 8 a.m. It will …

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USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it is providing a total of $14.4 million in grants and technical assistance through two separately funded projects to support urban agriculture and innovative production. USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) is making available $2.5 million for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) grants, building on $53.7 million invested …

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Looking at Trade Prospects with the New Administration

With the new administration scheduled to be sworn in next Monday, some wonder if they will be able to bring progress on trade negotiations. Rusty Halvorson has the story. Will a second administration of President Donald Trump bring progress on trade negotiations with key global partners? U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Vice President of Economic Analysis, Erin Borror, says exporters will be watching …

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Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig released a statement criticizing a new Republican proposal she says would reduce funding for essential farm bill programs in order to pay for tax cuts. According to Craig, the proposed plan includes cuts to nutrition assistance, conservation efforts, and rural energy investments. Craig points to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a …

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Georgia Beef Board Looking Ahead at 2025 Events

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is working on plans for 2025 promotions. According to GBB Chairman, Robert Fountain, this includes more burger week events and providing materials for county chapters. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

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Early Bird Pricing Deadline Nearing for Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention

If you have yet to register for the 2025 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show, which is taking place February 21-22 in Birmingham, then you’ll want to do so this week. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley has this reminder that early bird pricing ends this Friday. Register now for the 2025 ACA Convention on the ACA website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

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Florida Beef Council Pleased with Digital Campaign Results

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently received results from a digital campaign they took part in last year. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, is pleased with the numbers. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

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Livestock Producers Reminded to Apply for Disaster Assistance

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers, including dairy producers impacted by H5N1, that the deadline to apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) is Jan. 30, 2025, for losses due to specific adverse conditions that occurred in 2024. ELAP provides emergency relief to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees, and farm-raised fish to assist …