Weather once again played a pivotal role in Alabama’s cotton crop this season. Most notably, the southern part of the state was devastated by multiple hurricanes that reduced yields and crop quality in those areas, says Steve Brown, Alabama Extension cotton specialist. “I think in late summer we felt like we had a pretty good crop, above average, if not …
Georgia Ag Forecast to be Held Online Jan. 29
(CAES) — Economists from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) will discuss the effects of COVID-19 on farming, highlight agritourism impacts in the state, and give a forecast of top commodities for the next year during the annual Georgia Ag Forecast. The live seminar will take place via Zoom webinar Friday, Jan. 29, beginning at …
Ag Groups Applaud Regan Nomination to Head EPA
(NPPC) — President-Elect Joe Biden on Thursday nominated Michael Regan as the next administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Regan most recently led the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The following statement may be attributed to National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Howard “AV” Roth, a hog farmer from Wauzeka, Wisconsin. “NPPC congratulates Michael Regan on his nomination. …
Retail Orange Juice Prices and Sales on the Rise
The most recent Nielsen report reveals promising news for Florida retail orange juice (OJ) sales. During a recent Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) webinar, Marisa Zansler, director of the FDOC Economic and Market Research Department, presented a summary of the second Nielson report for the 2020–21 citrus season through the four-week period ending Nov. 28. The report shows that OJ sales for this period …
Find Items for the Farm and More at HiBid.com
If you are looking for something unusual or hard to find, there is an online auction site that might be able to help you out. It’s called hibid.com/ and you can find a variety of items through this site, even items for the farm. HiBid.com Manager Chris Kennedy told Southeast Agnet’s Randall Weiseman they work with real auctioneers. You can …
GPC Executive Director on Peanut Farm Show Cancellation: Prudent Thing to do
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) announced on Thursday the cancellation of next month’s Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference scheduled for Jan. 20-21. The announcement was made amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has canceled farm shows and meetings across the country. Don Koehler, executive director of the GPC, was disappointed the decision had to be made but insists it …
Ways to Attract Songbirds to Your Garden
Some ways to attract songbirds to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Part of the beauty of any landscape is the fascinating wildlife that lives in it. Wrens, cardinals, swallows, and more will fill your garden with their beautiful songs if you attract them with a few of their favorite native plants, and some water to …
Trump Administration Sets Pace for Food Loss and Waste Reduction Efforts to Continue
USDA, EPA, and FDA renew formal agreement aimed at reducing food waste (USDA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the renewal of the joint agency formal agreement (PDF, 724 KB) including the Winning on Reducing Food Waste Initiative. The agreement reaffirms the agencies’ commitment to improve coordination and …
USDA, NASA Sign Agreement to Improve Agricultural, Earth Science Research
(USDA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and NASA have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening their longstanding partnership on space-based assets benefitting life on Earth. The agreement brings together NASA’s experience with technology development and space-borne Earth science measurements and USDA’s scientific experience and knowledge of agricultural production, resource conservation, food security and safety, and forests and …
Management Advice for Aquatic Weeds
Nearly every Florida citrus grower will sooner or later experience aquatic weed control problems. Aquatic plants are necessary for maintaining the balance of nature and offering food, protection, oxygen and shelter to aquatic species. However, maintaining a balance in the aquatic system while sustaining crop success and avoiding loss of income can be a challenge. Excessive aquatic weed growth can …