Farmers across the Southeast are invited to attend the 2019 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day Thursday, July 25 in Moultrie, Georgia. As Tyron Spearman reports, Field Day will be a preview of the 42nd annual Sunbelt Ag Expo coming in October. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
NCC Looking for Market Facilitation Program Details Soon
It’s been two months since the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it would be implementing some $16 billion in programs to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation and trade disruption. According to Reece Langley, National Cotton Council (NCC) vice president of Washington operations, details on the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) are expected soon. Langley says …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Summer Conference
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) will hold its 9th annual Summer Conference on July 25-27 at the Ridges Resort in Hiawassee. GCA Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin is looking forward to a great event. 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, …
Florida Dieticians Learn More About Lean Beef
We told you two weeks ago that the Florida Beef Council (FBC) would be attending the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference on Marco Island. DeAnne Maples, FBC director of beef marketing and promotion, says the council was there to make sure dieticians had the most current information about lean beef. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Pleased With AJCA Round-Up
The 13th annual Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) Round-Up took place this past weekend in Montgomery. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says over 120 youth participated this year. 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 …
State Ag Departments Want FDA Help for Hemp Industry
Federal agencies are continuing to work on filing a new regulatory process for hemp products. In the meantime, state departments of agriculture officials are asking the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to create a clear regulatory framework for hemp products as quickly as possible. The ag departments sent a series of comments to the FDA, saying that they have an …
Plant-Based Foods Association Reports Industry Growth
Data from the Plant-Based Foods Association shows sales of plant-based foods in the U.S. have grown 11 percent in the past year. The report announced last week says the plant-based market is worth $4.5 billion. The total U.S. retail food market has grown just two percent in dollar sales during the same period. The association says the data proves plant-based …
Next 50 Years in Peanuts Discussed at APRES
During the recent American Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES) meeting, a panel of key peanut leaders discussed what the industry can expect over the next 50 years. Tyron Spearman was there and has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day Is Thursday
The 2019 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day will be held Thursday, July 25 in Moultrie, Georgia. Farmers are invited to attend and get practical information from the region’s top agricultural scientists about the newest technologies farmers can use to improve their operations. Chip Blalock, Sunbelt Expo executive director, says farmers across the Southeast are invited to a sneak preview of the big …
Large Loans Drive Further Increases in Farm Lending
(NAFB) — Growth in the average size of farm operating loans boosted agricultural lending in the second quarter of 2019. A Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank report shows the volume of loans increased 11 percent compared with 2018. The pace of growth is the fastest in the second quarter since 2011. Operating loans continues as the majority of non-real estate …