While some upcoming peanut meetings have been changed to a virtual format, one big event is still planning to be held as normal in July. Tyron Spearman reports registration is now open for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference, which is scheduled for July 16-18 in Panama City Beach, Florida. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Florida Rancher Using Traceability as Management Tool
A topic that continues to be discussed by many cattle producers is animal traceability. It was the subject of a session held back in February during the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention. One of the speakers was Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) President-elect, Gene Lollis, from Lake Placid, Florida. He explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman how they use traceability on the …
Cotton and Peanut Planting Update
For the most part, planting progress is comparable to the previous five years. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest look at cotton planting numbers across the belt. But Rippey says peanut planting progress is slightly behind the average. In Alabama, 20% of the cotton crop has been planted, which compares to 22% last year, and 21% is the 5-year …
AJCA Round-Up Planned for July
While various events have either been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19, one event is still being planned to take place in July. The 14th Annual Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) Round-Up is scheduled for July 16-19 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Field Services, Morgan Pounds, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that registration …
Dealing with Chickens When They Get Bored
Cathy Isom gives you some tips. for each stage of life of your chickens, about how to deal with chickens when they get bored. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chicken boredom is a real thing and will start pretty much as soon as a chick hatches. If you have young chicks in a brooder or you don’t …
APC Looking at Food Trends
The American Peanut Council (APC) is investigating international food trends. Tyron Spearman reports this effort is underway to see how these trends may impact peanut exports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
NMPF Appreciates USDA Dairy Purchases
NMPF expressed appreciation to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and the USDA for including $120 million of cheese and butter among $470 million in Section 32 food purchases. (NMPF) — The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) expressed appreciation to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for including $120 million of cheese and butter among $470 million in …
The Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit Postponed to Sept. 21
The Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit will be postponed to Sept. 21 at the National Press Club, for what will hopefully be a live, in-person event that follows appropriate federal guidelines. “We realize that a lot can change between now and September due to COVID-19,” explained Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse Editor. “We are keeping all of our options for hosting …
USDA Announces Additional Food Purchase Plans
(USDA/AMS) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced details of $470 million in Section 32 food purchases to occur in the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, in addition to purchases previously announced, which will enable USDA to purchase surplus food for distribution to communities nationwide. These Section 32 purchases will provide additional support for producers and Americans in …
GCA Convention, Beef Expo & Trade Show Cancelled
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention Planning Committee met last week and voted to cancel the annual GCA Convention & Beef Expo and instead, host a virtual Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 28. Additionally, all of the cattle sales usually held during the Beef Expo are being planned to be held together the following day. According to GCA Executive Vice President, …