By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission reminds producers and industry experts who are interested in learning the latest industry trends and about next year’s crop that the 47th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 18. The show will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton …
Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting Scheduled for Jan. 31
The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds growers and industry leaders that the commission’s 2024 annual meeting is slated for Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center. There is no charge to attend. Pre-registration is requested to help with meal plans. Register online at www.ugatiftonconference.caes.uga.edu or call (229) 386-3416. The commission’s annual meeting is held in conjunction with the …
Expanding Red Meat Exports in the Coming Year
by Will Jordan Part two of the conversation with Randy Spronk, a Minnesota crop and livestock producer and current chairman of the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Join us as we discuss the growth and impact of red meat exports across the U.S. livestock industry and USMEF’s strategy for export market diversification and expansion in 2024. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Adding Value in Foreign Markets
Value on the hoof correlates to value on the rail, the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) knows this best. Working closely with producers, livestock trade organizations, and the USDA, USMEF works hard to ensure that U.S. protein is found center-plate around the world. Access to foreign markets for U.S. red meat is vital for the livestock industry. Randy Spronk, …
Georgia Cotton Farmers Donate Socks to Homeless Shelters
On behalf of Georgia’s 3,500 cotton farming families, the Georgia Cotton Commission donated 12,000 pairs of socks to various homeless shelters across the state in December. Farmers delivered socks to the Albany Rescue Mission, Jackson County Family Connection in Jefferson; Lowndes Associated Ministries to People in Valdosta; the Southwest Georgia Housing Opportunities in Columbus; The Sparrow’s Nest in Athens; North Georgia …
GCC Encourages Members to Enroll in Cotton Trust Protocol
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds its members about the value of joining the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, a significant marketability tool for the state’s cotton producers. Chaz Holt, Grower Enrollment Specialist in the Southeast for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, discussed the value of producers enrolling, specifically with his area of focus, the Climate Smart Cotton …
A Friendly Reminder from the Florida Beef Council
If you owned cattle in 2023, chances are you will soon receive a letter from the Florida Beef Council (FBC) that beef checkoff assessments are due by the end of the year for any cattle you sold this year. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, has this friendly reminder for producers across the state. For more information, contact the Florida Beef Council in Kissimmee at …
Speakers Announced for Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission has announced the guest speakers at the commission’s 2024 annual meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center. The program speakers are Micah Brown, staff attorney, National Agricultural Law Center; Bruce Atherley, executive director, Cotton Council International; and Jim Davis, CEO, Southern Cotton Growers. The GCC annual meeting …
Paraguay Fresh Beef Importation Rule Goes into Effect
by Will Jordan USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) final rule on the “Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay” goes into effect this week, on Nov. 14, 2023. Published in the Federal Register last month, the rule has drawn many questions from producers. According to the APHIS’s rule, they expect fresh beef imported from Paraguay to be between …
Southeast Producers Invited to Apply for USDA Conservation Programs
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invites agricultural producers and forest landowners across the Southeast to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices. In fiscal year 2024, NRCS will continue to accept applications for programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). These programs help a wide variety of producers, including urban and organic producers. …