The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Region Roundups are about to wrap up for this year, events where you can also learn more about your beef checkoff. And in our weekly Beef Board report, Kaytlyn Malia with the Georgia Beef Board says the last one is coming up next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …
Social Media Event Helps Promote Florida Beef
Last week we learned about a group of Food Bloggers taking part in an event hosted by the Florida Beef Checkoff to help them learn more about the industry. And in this week’s beef checkoff report, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council says this event also helped the beef industry become even more involved in social media. Download Audio …
Alabama Best Steak Contest Continues to Grow
We told you a couple of weeks ago that Alabama’s Best Steak Contest had moved into the Fiery Four phase. And in our weekly beef checkoff report, brought to you by your beef checkoff in Alabama, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says there is a lot of information from this contest they are looking forward to seeing. Download …
Black Discusses Dry Conditions and Army Worms in Georgia
Rains across Georgia have not been as general as some would hope, and certain areas are much drier than others. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black is very aware of this and has experienced that, along with army worms, in his area of the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …
USDA Designates 3 More Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Greene, Haralson and Morgan counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Georgia also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those …
USDA Designates Talladega County in Alabama as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Talladega County in Alabama as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, St. Clair and Shelby counties in Alabama also qualify for natural disaster assistance …
Florida Local Food Summit to be held September 8-10 in Orlando
From the Florida Local Food Summit: (GAINESVILLE, Fla.) – Florida Organic Growers, East End Market and Local Roots Distribution have partnered to host the second annual Florida Local Food Summit slated for Thursday, September 8 through Saturday, September 10 at East End Market, 3201 Corrine Drive in Orlando and various other locations. The summit will be an opportunity for our …
Dairy Margins Could Improve in 2017
Margins for dairy producers may be on the way to recovering after some tight times earlier this year. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 26, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, USDA announced plans to purchase cheese, the FAA’s new operational rules for commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems starts August 29th, we have an update from Peanut Proud on peanut butter donations to Food Banks in Louisiana and Mississippi, bearded chickens, duck eggs Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending August 26th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …