Tyron Spearman has this report regarding the latest step in the implementation of Georgia’s Statewide Water Plan.
Caffeine in Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements are popular with Americans but USDA Research shows that many users may not realize that many have active ingredients that contain caffeine.
CRP Extensions for Some Expiring Contracts
USDA is giving some producers the opportunity to modify and extend their Conservation Reserve Program contracts scheduled to expire on Sept. 30, 2009.
GCA Pleased with Signing of Bills
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue recently signed into law a couple of bills that according to Jim Collins with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, was backed by a variety of agricultural groups across the state.
Peanut Crop Update
Here is a quick update on where peanut planting stands at this time.
What Drought?
Southeast floods………..15 inches! Everett Griner tells us just how it affected planting.
Pigweed Still Poses Issues for Cotton Belt
UGA Extension Agronomist Dr. Stanley Culpepper acknowledges that Palmer Amaranth is still a major issue in some areas of the cotton belt.
Southeastern Agriculture Works Together
While in Washington DC last week, the Southeast AgNet team had an opportunity to visit with Senator Saxby Chambliss about how representatives from all regions of agriculture come together to tackle the unique challenges Southeastern Agriculture faces.
Keeping Critters Out
Those who have a home garden know that the critters often get more of the goods than they do. The question is what can you do about it?
FL Farm Bureau: Estate Tax Harmful to Family Farms & Consumers
Thought we’d share an open letter to the news media from Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick: Like most Americans, family farmers and ranchers are affected by the current economic situation facing our nation. Unfortunately, farmers and ranchers face an added economic hardship: the federal estate taxes that come due when a family member dies.