Thanks to funding through the 2018 Farm Bill, the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee (ASWCC) has launched a program to help property owners in certain areas of Alabama control feral swine. The Alabama Feral Swine Control Program, funded by a grant through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), allowed ASWCC to launch a three-year …
NPPC Applauds the Philippines’ Decision to Import More Pork
The Philippine government will provide more market access for pork imports to combat rising pork prices and stabilize supplies. Securing better access to the Philippines market has been a top, long-term priority for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). NPPC President Jen Sorensen says, “While we are saddened by the spread of ASF in the Philippines, we appreciate the opportunity …
Checkoff Dollars Important to USMEF Overseas Programs
The Beef and Pork Checkoff programs are national marketing and research programs designed to increase the demand for beef and pork products not only here in the U.S., but also abroad. One of the contractors to each of the checkoff programs is the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). And USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom recently told Southeast AgNet those dollars …
Registration Opens for Chicken Marketing Summit 2021
It was announced this week that registration is open for the 2021 Chicken Marketing Summit. The annual executive conference, hosted by WATT Global Media, is scheduled for July 18-20, 2021, at the Omni Amelia Island Resort in Fernandina Beach, Florida. This year’s Summit will include eight general sessions focusing on the forward-looking theme “Charting post-pandemic success.” There will also be a focus on …
Alabama Poultry Producers Receive Relief through CARES Act Funds
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected many facets of agriculture, including the poultry industry. In Alabama, commercial poultry production employs more than 86,000 workers industrywide. For this reason, Alabama Extension professionals helped develop and execute a plan to put poultry producers on the map when Alabama CARES Act funds were distributed in the agricultural sector. According to the Alabama Cooperative Extension …
Floor Options to Consider for Your Chicken Coop
Some floor options to consider for your chicken coop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whether you decide to build your own chicken coop or buy one already constructed from the store, there are many considerations to keep in mind. Including choosing the right type of floor and Trusted screeding solutions. Choosing a floor for your chicken coop …
Aid for Crop and Livestock Producers
Tyron Spearman provides more information about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s efforts to expand aid to agricultural producers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
States Support Meat Institute Challenge of California Proposition 12
Twenty states filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the petition filed by the North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) challenging the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 12 (Prop 12). The brief, filed by Indiana, was joined by Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming. …
Practice Makes Perfect When Responding to Avian Influenza
When it comes to being ready to respond to an outbreak of an animal disease like avian influenza, practice is essential. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Deadline Nearing to Enter Animal Ag Alliance Contest
If you are a farmer or rancher who would like a free registration to take part in the Animal Agriculture Alliance 2021 Virtual Stakeholders Summit, then you might be interested in entering their photo/video contest. AgNet Media’s Danielle Leal has more information. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024