The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Women Infants and Children’s Program (WIC) and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are recommending the introduction of solid foods, like beef, to infants and toddlers. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans says every bite counts, especially in that first 1,000 days of life. For more information about feeding beef to …
Program Pays Ranchers in Southwest Florida to Help Panthers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants ranchers in the Southwest part of the state to know they may be able to get paid for helping the Florida panther. NRCS, through the Conservation Stewardship Program, will provide technical and financial assistance for conservation practices that improve its habitat. The signup deadline, through this Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project, is March 26. The Florida panther lives …
Recertify for BQA Online
We told you a couple of weeks ago that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) had announced new updates and initiatives to their Beef Checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program for 2021. This also includes updates to their educational training modules. Over the past few years, many cattle producers have taken advantage of BQA training sessions, some on-line, some through in-person training. …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 2-26-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended February 26, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended February 26, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,000 head compared to 2,161 last week and …
Florida Cattlemen Prepare for Legislative Session
The 2021 Florida Legislative Session kicks off Tuesday, March 2 and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) is preparing for what will be a different session this year. FCA Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard said due to COVID-19, FCA will not be holding its Legislative Quarterly in Tallahassee this year. The Florida House and Senate are scheduled to meet in …
AFBF President Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall provided testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Climate Change and the U.S. Agriculture and Forestry Sectors. Here is his written testimony: Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee, my name is Zippy Duvall. I am a third-generation farmer and president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, and I am pleased to offer this …
NCBA Provides Industry Information During Virtual Event
During the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) virtual Winter Reboot this week, NCBA CEO Colin Woodall and NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane discussed the state of the industry and priority issues in Washington, D.C. They discussed the availability of USDA programs to assist farmers and ranchers from the damage done by the recent frigid temperatures, the impact …
FARM Program Publishes 2020 Year in Review
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), which administers the National Dairy FARM Program (FARM), has announced they’ve published a 2020 Year in Review. This serves as an annual summary of the achievements and program developments of the FARM Program. According to NMPF, the Year in Review details the resources and tools developed across all program areas to help farmers become more fully engaged …
Native Legume for Improving Pastures in the Southern U.S.
Legumes are plants within the bean family capable of fixing nitrogen. Legumes can enhance conservation tillage systems, improve soil quality, reduce nitrogen requirements on row crops and pasture lands, enhance wildlife habitat, enhance pasture and hay land quality, and reduce soil erosion in cropland and critical areas. Warm and cool-season legume species produce high-quality forage and seed throughout the year …
Georgia Cattlemen to Hold Virtual Meeting
Due to COVID-19, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) was not able to hold their annual convention last month. But GCA Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin says they will be holding a virtual meeting this Thursday. More information about GCA’s virtual meeting can be found on its website, or call their office at 478-474-6560. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …