We told you a couple of weeks ago that the Florida FFA Association had announced the election of the 2020-2021 State FFA Officers. The new state FFA President is Riley Rowe from Belleview. She explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman how things have been a bit different for the officer team so far this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. …
Cotton Incorporated Releases New Report
(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – Cotton Incorporated has posted a new report titled “Prevention of Plastic Contamination when Handling Cotton Modules” to its producer-directed Web site, Cotton Cultivated (cottoncultivated.cottoninc.com). This document provides growers, module handlers and ginners recommendations on handling round modules from the field to the gin with a goal of eliminating plastic contamination in U.S. cotton. The report, compiled by …
Alabama State Beef Checkoff to Fund Research Projects
Cattle producers who serve on the Alabama Beef Checkoff Marketing Plan Task Force helped set a course for how dollars from the State Checkoff are being spent this year. According to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Director, Erin Beasley, some of those dollars have been earmarked for research efforts. For more information about the State Beef Checkoff program in Alabama, …
Cotton, Peanut Crops Better Than Last Year at This Time
Both the nation’s cotton and peanut crops are progressing better than at this time a year ago, according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. He first looks at how cotton fares at this time. Rippey says the peanut crop is better looking than a year ago as well. In Alabama, 95% of the crop was setting bolls, which compares to 96% …
Lighthizer Promises Help for Southeast Tomato Growers
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer promises tomato growers in the southeast United States that he will address their concerns about imported Mexican tomatoes. Trade Vistas Dot Com says American producers are upset about the surging numbers of Mexican tomato imports under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade. The United States is the second-largest producer of tomatoes in the world, but with …
More Ways to Bring Beef to Consumers
Rod Bain has a report explaining how the beef industry continues to expand and promote its product to consumers, whether it’s via new cuts or new technology. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
Why You Should Stake Hydrangea Plants
Why you should stake Hydrangea plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Not all Hydrangeas are created equal. While some can grow big, bushy blooms without ever flopping over, others require stakes in order to stand tall. This is especially the case after a heavy rain. If the stems of the flowers bend to the ground , you …
Livestock and Sporting Groups Hold Historic MOU Signing Ceremony in Florida
Livestock and Sporting Groups are celebrating the signing today (Monday) of a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the Public Lands Council (PLC), Ducks Unlimited (DU), Safari Club International (SCI), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The MOU outlines the groups’ shared commitment to healthy natural resources and collective conservation of habitat …
U.S. Peanut Exports Continue to Increase
U.S. peanut exports continue to increase, helped mainly by the amount being sent to one country. Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
Alabama Century & Heritage Farm Applications Due Aug. 28
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) reminds landowners across the state it is still accepting applications for the annual Century and Heritage (C & H) Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs, but the deadline to apply is Aug. 28. The purpose of both programs is to recognize family farms that have played a significant role in Alabama’s history. A …