Cathy Isom answers two questions with some interesting facts. What is green sand and why do you need it in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Green sand is an organic soil amendment that’s fabulous for loosening up heavy soils and improving drainage. Green sand is the bottom sediment deposit layer in ancient oceans. It adds …
Alabama Peanut Referendum Vote is April 9
(APPA) — The Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) has been certified by the Alabama Board of Agriculture and Industries as the authorized association to conduct a referendum among the peanut producers in the State of Alabama to determine whether or not an assessment shall be collected on all peanuts marketed in Alabama. Notice is hereby given that the referendum will …
NCBA CEO Colin Woodall Speaks At U.S. Chamber Event On Modernizing NEPA
(NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) CEO Colin Woodall spoke at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with the Unlock American Investment Coalition about the need to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This event was held ahead of the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) second hearing tomorrow in Washington D.C. on proposed updates to NEPA. …
Spreading the Word About the Benefits of Peanuts
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
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 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 …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …