FUNDING AND LEADERSHIP ...
GROWING HEMP ...
Additional hemp production plans approved
USDA continues to receive and review hemp production plans from states and Indian tribes
SKILL DEVELOPMENT ...
National Junior Angus contest winners
Going virtual did not discourage kids from participating
DREDGING PROJECT ...
Project readies Mississippi River for soy transport
United Soybean Board-funded research informs dredging project in the Mississippi River
update ...
UPDATE - 2020 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year
Originally, this year’s judging tour was planned for August 10-14
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ...
Angus Foundation grants record scholarships, awards
Angus youth received $230,000 in scholarships and LEAD awards at 2020 NJAS
FOOD DONATIONS ...
Dairy MAX & trucking companies partner to deliver milk
Deliver more than 200,000 gallons of milk to local food banks since May 2020
CONSUMER TRENDS ...
Powerful partnerships help move more dairy
Quick-serve restaurants continue to boost dairy sales
COTTON RESEARCH ...
Nematode has potential to reduce cotton yields by 50%
Field trial comparing a clean field to a reniform-infested field reveals severe damage
REPORT FINDINGS ...