The United States Department of Agriculture announced Monday their proposed plans for addressing complex competition issues in agricultural markets – an effort to level the playing field for poultry growers and farmers. Proposing the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems, USDA hopes to address multiple abuses in relation to grower ranking payment systems (commonly known as “tournament”) and …
Recent Weather’s Impact on Hay and Cattle
We’ve seen plenty of precipitation across the southeast over the last month. Coming out of a drought pattern, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey shares the latest details from the U.S. Drought Monitor for the period ending May 28th. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
AJCA Gears up for 18th Annual Round-Up
The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) is getting ready for an exciting event July 18-21, 2024 in Montgomery, AL. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Field Services, Reid McGuire, shares more. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
GBB to Host BQA Session
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has an upcoming opportunity for producers to gain valuable Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training. GBB Checkoff Programs Coordinator, Caitlin Jackson, shares more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
ALB Kicks Off Summer Promotion
The American Lamb Board is kicking off their summer lamb promotion. Listen below to learn more about how you can get involved! Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Traceability Programs See Increased Interest from Livestock Group
Livestock groups across the country are showing increased interest in livestock traceability programs. Gene Noem, a member of the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Executive Committee shares more on the importance of traceability in marketing U.S. animal protein. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
ACA Kicks Off YCLP Class XI
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 ContentNuseed Carinata …
Legislative Wins for Alabama Cattle Producers
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 ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
Things to Remember this Memorial Day
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, …
Vilsack: Farm Bill Beneficial to Farmers Raises Financing Questions
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 …