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The United States and European Union are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines. Reports say the vaccines would protect at-risk poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians, and lab technicians. Experts say this could curb a pandemic threat. U.S. officials are already moving bulk vaccine that closely matches the current virus into almost five million vaccine doses. These …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has recently kicked off their 11th class of the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley shares how the program develops the future leaders of the cattle industry. The class consists of 18 young cattlemen and women, from 14 different counties, with varied backgrounds and involvement within the industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) today announced the preservation of a Florida family farm. Through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) the Limestone Creek Ranch property, a more than 470-acre cattle operation in Hardee County, is being preserved through a rural land protection easement for $2,837,000. “We are very proud to add the folks at Limestone Creek Ranch …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) works hard in Montgomery each legislative session representing the interests of cattle producers, land owners and all of agriculture. I recently visited with ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley to learn more about some key wins in the session. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
A California farmers’ alliance is asking for help from farmers around the nation in battling animal rights activists. “They are not wrong to be concerned, depending on what happens here. We feel very confidently that this is a steppingstone, that they are seeking out to throw something against the wall and see what sticks. Because if they can make it …
Well as you remember the fallen service members that have fought for our nation this Memorial Day, it’s important to keep in mind that freedom is not free. Freedom to come and go as you’d like, worship as you please and vote for who you prefer – that freedom was paid for domestically and abroad under a banner of red, …
The U.S House of Representatives and U.S. Senate have both put forth their proposed versions of the Farm Bill with markups happening to finalize those drafts. Many agriculture groups have expressed support for the House version of the bill, yet it is this version that has drawn the ire of Senate Democrats. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack held a …
Here’s a quick reminder that Sunday, May 26th is the deadline that the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will accept proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI). They are investing up to $22 million in partnerships to expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. Project proposals for GLCI Cooperative Agreements …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is gearing up for their Regional Cattlemen’s Cookout tour that kicks off next month! ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, shares more about the events. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
The dairy industry has received disease preparedness resources through the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program grants awarded to The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). Listen below to learn more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …
