By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission is using National Peanut Month to promote one of Georgia’s top agricultural commodities and its many health benefits. According to Joy Crosby, director of communications, the commission will be present at various events throughout March to educate Georgia residents and tourists about peanuts. “With March being National Peanut Month, it’s just the perfect …
Georgia Peanut Seed Short Course is Wednesday
The 2020 Peanut Seed Short Course will be held this Wednesday, February 26th at a new location this year, the Georgia Museum of Agriculture in Tifton, GA. Tyron Spearman runs through the schedule of speakers. Please confirm your registration by email (becki.hicks@georgiacrop.com) or phone 706-542-2351. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
New National Peanut Board Campaign
During a recent event, a representative from the National Peanut Board (NPB) talked about a new campaign they’ve started called, “Spreading Good”. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
More Farmers Convert to Organic in 2019
Mercaris Final 2019 Organic and Non-GMO Acreage Report: Total certified organic field crop acres grew 13% in 2019, new field crop operations up 14% U.S. farmers harvested nearly 3.3 million acres of certified organic field crops in 2019, driven by 14% more organic field crop operations, according to Mercaris, the market data service and online trading platform for organic, non-GMO …
Alabama Agribusiness Council Foundation Offering Scholarships
Again this year the Alabama Agribusiness Council Foundation (AACF) will be offering scholarships. The AACF’s goal is to provide scholarships to students attending any four-year public institution in Alabama who chooses to study agriculture or a related field. Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) Executive Director, Leigha Cauthen, explains who is eligible to apply and the date by which applications need to be submitted. …
Southeast Women Serving as Top ANCW Officers
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas, the American National CattleWomen (ANCW) elected officers for their new year and Southeast women hold the two top spots. Evelyn Greene from Auburn, Alabama is the new ANCW President, while Reba Mazek from Sumter County, Florida is the new President-elect. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked to both of the Region II representatives …
A Look at Livestock Trend Forecasts over the Next Ten Years
What are some of the projections seen by the Agriculture Department in its latest ten-year forecast of production, price and exports for the meat and dairy sectors? Rod Bain has a story to help answer that question. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Building a Farm Fence That Will Last a Lifetime
Cathy Isom has a review of some of the best materials for building a farm fence that will last a lifetime. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When raising livestock, you need a strong commercial fencing installation. A sturdy farm fence isn’t just about containment and visual appeal—it’s also crucial for warding off predators and providing a safe environment …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida and Georgia, for the week ended February 21, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,700 head compared to 7,909 last week and 7,397 year ago. Compared to one week …
USDA Invests in Broadband for Rural Georgia Communities
(USDA/RD) — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced a $5 million investment in two, high-speed broadband infrastructure projects that will create or improve rural e-Connectivity for 1,221 rural households, 32 pre-subscribed businesses and 20 pre-subscribed farms in McIntosh and Evans counties in Georgia. This is one of many funding announcements in the first round of the United States Department of Agriculture’s …