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By Clint Thompson The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of multiple dicamba products to be used on cotton and soybeans was supposed to be a win for growers in their fight against annual weeds like palmer amaranth. But the label’s complexity may preclude producers from following through with dicamba’s usage during the next two approved seasons. The Georgia Cotton Commission …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been working to eradicate the New World Screwworm through a five-pronged plan and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins provided an update on their efforts so far. Under Secretary Hoskins said, “One of those key pillars under that five-pronged plan was enhancing our capability and infrastructure and enhancing the sterile fly production that …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program provides opportunities for leadership growth for young cattle producers. We caught up with this year’s YCLP Representative Logan Shirah as he reflected on this past year’s experiences. Shirah said, “I’d say one of my biggest takeaways is just being able to travel the state and seeing every different region of our state and …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO Colin Woodall is addressing online rumors of false animal health information in feedlots in Texas. Woodall released a statement saying, “The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is aware of online rumors that allege a new or unknown animal disease is circulating in a feedlot in the Texas Panhandle. These claims are false. Animal health …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will be hosting a youth cattle working contest in May and we caught up with Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association for more details. Beasley said, “Got an exciting new contest for our Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association members. The Youth Cattle Working Contest will be held on May the 2nd at Midstate Stockyards in Letohatchee. This is …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention educational sessions featured Michael Lowry with the Alabama Poll who provided insights on the upcoming elections. We caught up with Michael after his session to learn what voters are most concerned about this cycle. Lowry said, “Absolutely anything dealing with the economy, economic issues, and it’s not so much jobs, you know, we always say economy and …
According to the U. S. Meat Export Federation, January U.S. Pork Exports have trended higher while Beef Variety Meats topped highs in previous months. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom shares the details on Pork Exports, “Of course, last year, the last several months by Latin America, Mexico, Central America, even down into Colombia, for example. But the interesting thing about …
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s peanut farmers are a month away from planting this year’s crop. The Georgia Peanut Commission and Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, encourage growers to exercise patience before preparing to put seed in the ground. “I wouldn’t work too far in advance. I would just work on the land that you’ve got to get …
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) is reminding growers about a key deadline. Clint Thompson with Southeast AgNet has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
The US Department of Agriculture has announced that over $26.8 million has been awarded to grant projects to connect local markets with farmers. The projects were funded through the Local Agriculture Market Program which includes the Farmers Market Promotion Program, the Regional Food System Partnerships and the Local Food Promotion Project. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said, “Part of …
