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USDA’S “Greening Summit” Releases Reports
Don’t get this “Greening Summit” information confused with another state level event of the same name that took place in Avon Park FL this week. The news release below pertains to follow up information coming out of the big nationwide citrus “Greening Summit” that was organized and hosted near Washington D C a few months back by USDA. WASHINGTON, April …
John Deere Specialty Tractors
John Deere is really focusing on specialty markets for tractors these days. Starting next week they will be on the road showcasing the products during the Drive Green event which will be held at various locations in Florida. Note, the earlier announcement of Belle Glade as the Dec 5 location has been changed to Okeechobee on that same date. Dec …
John Deere Introduces New Compact Tractors for Market Niches
In Sarasota, Florida this week John Deere officials displayed hundreds of tractors, many of them new models to become available in 2009, many of them geared toward the ‘lifestyle’ rural crowd and folks involved in things like citrus, nursery, vineyards and other agriculture operations. According to John Deere representatives on hand for the event, the new models coupled with the …
Florida Beef Council Prepares for National Beef Checkoff Meetings at CattleCon 2026
The Florida Beef Council is looking ahead to an important week for the beef industry as National Beef Checkoff meetings take place during the 2026 CattleCon in Nashville, Tennessee. The meetings, held through the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, bring together industry leaders from across the country to evaluate how checkoff dollars are being invested and to help guide future priorities. Deanne …
USDA Appoints Trump Administration Leaders to Alabama FSA State Committee: Meet the New Team
In a significant move for Alabama’s agricultural sector, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of five esteemed leaders to the Alabama Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Committee under the Trump Administration. This development underscores a commitment to bolstering support for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across the state. If you’re involved in Alabama agriculture or simply …
Superior Livestock Sale Results
Superior Livestock Opens the Year with Strong Cattle Demand Superior Livestock’s first major sale of the new year is sending a clear signal about the strength of the cattle market, as feeders showed they are not shying away from bidding what it takes to secure cattle. The company kicked off 2026 with its Bell Ringer video auction, hosted out of …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Thankful for Membership
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Celebrates 10,000+ Members and Successful 2024 Membership Drive The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is closing out another successful membership year, and the organization is expressing deep gratitude for the cattle producers, county leaders, and sponsors who helped push membership above 10,000 members once again. According to Erin Beasley, this year marks the sixth consecutive year the ACA …
USMEF Campaign promotes US Pork and Beef Variety Meats in Mexico
USMEF Launches New Campaign to Promote U.S. Variety Meats in Mexico’s Cantinas The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is spotlighting a new promotional campaign aimed at expanding the presence of U.S. pork and beef variety meats in Mexican cantinas, the leading export destination for these specialty products. The initiative focuses on highlighting the versatility, quality, and affordability of variety meats …
Milk Profitability and increasing milk cow numbers
U.S. Dairy Cow Numbers Reach Highest Level Since 1993 While recent agricultural headlines have focused on beef imports from Argentina, the U.S. dairy sector is experiencing a major development of its own — a significant increase in dairy cow numbers and record-breaking milk production. According to the USDA’s August Milk Production Report, there are now 9.52 million dairy cows in …