By Clint Thompson Beef production is expected to grow at a slower rate, while demand should improve with the recent trade agreements being finalized, according to Amanda Smith, a public service associate in the University of Georgia Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Smith talked about the current state of the beef cattle market and the impact it’ll have on …
Foods to Can in the Spring from Your Garden
Cathy Isom has some pointers, as well as a list of some foods you should can in the Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The best way to prevent your plentiful harvest from going to waste is to can it! Even in the Spring there are many items that can be canned. Beets Chutney Garlic Pearl Onions …
Everett Griner: “Agri-View” Radio Commentary Host, & “Granddaddy of Southeast AgNet” Passes at age 93
Southeast AgNet / AgNet Media is saddened to hear of the loss of long-time farm broadcaster and Agri-View commentary host Everett Griner, who died this morning (03.11.2020) in Moultrie, GA. Everett was truly one of a kind and entertained his radio audience like few others could, while sharing news and commentary for and about agricultural producers of the region. Here’s …
FMC Technical Service Manager Provides Cotton Growers With Practices, Steps They Should Consider
During the recent Mid-South Farm & Gin Show in Memphis, Tennessee, a team from FMC was on hand to talk with growers about proactive stewardship of 3-gene Bt cotton. FMC Technical Service Manager, Matthew Wiggins, talked with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about how they can provide growers with more insight on what practices and steps they should consider. Learn more …
Making Decisions on 2020 Peanut Crop
Peanut growers are busy making decisions on what to do for the 2020 crop, as Tyron Spearman looks at that and what the competition in other countries are seeing right now. Plus, he passes along information about the passing of well-known long time ag broadcaster, Everett Griner from Moultrie, GA. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Good 2020 Start for U.S. Pork and Beef Exports
(NAFB) — Following a record-breaking performance in 2019, U.S. pork exports maintained a torrid pace in January, while beef exports were also higher year-over-year. The U.S. Meat Export Federation says January pork exports cooled slightly from the volume and value records established in December 2019, but still far exceeded year-ago levels. Both the January export volume of 273,603 metric tons, …
Corteva: What It Means To Be a Grass Farmer
During the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention, Corteva Agriscience field scientist Scott Flynn, took part in a session where he discussed how cattle producers could improve profitability by being a grass farmer. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman asked Flynn what it means to be a grass farmer. And if you are having issues with weedy fields, Flynn said a good solution to …
Mother Nature Impacting Blueberry Production
By Clint Thompson Weather has already played a factor in this year’s blueberry crop production in the Southeast. Farmers need to be wary of potential disease pressure following last week’s excessive rainfall, according to Renee Holland, University of Georgia area Extension blueberry agent in Alma, Georgia. “Certain root-rot diseases, rain will actually help move pathogen spores around in the blueberry …
House Balks at E-Verify ‘Compromise’
(NSF) — As the 2020 legislative session draws to a close, the House and Senate are in a standoff over a politically charged immigration proposal that is a top priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis. House Republicans on Tuesday refused to back a Senate measure that would have given the Republican governor’s administration the power to randomly audit private businesses to …
Spring Garden Preparation in March
Cathy Isom has planting tips and reviews a couple of things you can do in March to get ready for your Spring garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While it may be too early to prune the roses, uncover the perennials or plant the tomatoes, there are still some things we can do now to fulfill the …