By Clint Thompson The Southeast is not out of the woods for a late frost event, which could be costly for peach producers and blueberry growers in Georgia and Alabama. Pam Knox, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension climatologist, said some blueberry farmers are especially concerned since their plants have already started producing a crop. “Because it’s been such a warm …
Cattle producers Need to Have Bulls Tested Annually by Trained Vet
By Clint Thompson Cattle producers need to have their bulls checked by a trained veterinarian every year to ensure optimum reproductive efficiency and production, says Lee Jones, University of Georgia Associate Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine in Tifton, Georgia. “It’s possible that some of these sub-fertile bulls are costing farmers anywhere between $1,500 and $2,000 in just lost …
Native Plant Best Used for Ground Cover or Border
Cathy Isom has information today about a native plant that works best for ground cover or a border. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Yarrow is a hardy perennial plant with flower heads made of dozens of tiny, tightly-packed clusters of blossom. It comes in many colors, such as pink, red, yellow – really, any shade possible. It’s …
Pasture Weed and Feed Programs from Corteva
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention, Corteva Agriscience talked with producers about pasture weed and feed programs. Jacee May Allred, range and pasture specialist for Corteva, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they discussed combining the applications of fertilizer and herbicide for weed control. Corteva anticipates it will soon be cleared for impregnation onto dry fertilizer in many states, including Alabama, …
Yoho Introduces Ag Worker Bill
A member of the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman Ted Yoho (R-FL), has announced the introduction of the “Labor Certainty for Food Security Act” this week to solve America’s agricultural labor shortage. In a recent interview with Southeast AgNet, Congressman Yoho said there are hurdles in getting this passed. Yoho noted this commonsense bill will bring relief to America’s farmers and …
Selecting Peanut Seed
As peanut farmers select seed for the 2020 crop, Tyron Spearman reports there is a lot of encouragement to make sure that choice is for certified seed. 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 …
Protein Exports Piling up in U.S. Due to Coronavirus
(NAFB) — The spread of coronavirus is causing a glut of protein in U.S. cold-storage facilities. The Wall Street Journal says the protein backup includes pork, chicken, and beef intended for export to overseas markets that have been hit by the outbreak. The quantity of breasts, thigh meat, and drumsticks has grown by 12 percent through the first month of …
Ag Economy Barometer Hits All-Time High
(NAFB) — Producers’ perceptions of improved current conditions in the agricultural economy pushed the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer to a record high. The index rose to 168 in February, an increase of one point from January, and was 18 points higher than in December of 2019. This month’s increase came about largely because of the improvement in the …
Cotton Farmers Need to Avoid Applying too Much Nitrogen
By Clint Thompson Too much nitrogen in your cotton crop this season can damage potential yields and lead to pest outbreaks, according to Audrey Gamble, an assistant professor and Extension specialist at Auburn University. “Cotton, in particular, we have to put out nitrogen to ensure maximize yields, but we can also start to see a yield penalty when we put …
UPW Trainings in Georgia Offered Throughout March
By Clint Thompson The Using Pesticides Wisely (UPW) program that has helped Georgia drastically reduce pesticide drift complaints to the Cooperative Extension Service since 2015 will be offered again this year, beginning Monday, March 9 in Taylor County, Georgia, according to University of Georgia Extension weed specialist Stanley Culpepper. “Those growers who were trained last year with these tools have …