Rain in the forecast is a welcome change from the lingering dry conditions Alabama producers have battled this spring. Producers generally plant cotton between April 20 and the first week of June. While early spring weather was conducive for planting, the end of May was hot and dry, creating significant challenges for stand establishment. Alabama Extension cotton specialist Dr. Steve Brown said …
Mexico an Important Destination for U.S. Peanuts
There has been a lot in the news the past few days about President Trump’s plan to impose more tariffs on all Mexican imports as of June 10, and many in the ag industry are concerned if realized, it could mean retaliatory tariffs. As Tyron Spearman reports, Mexico is an important destination for U.S. peanuts. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Farm Outlook Continues Slide in Ag Economy Barometer
The Ag Economy Barometer dropped again in May. The barometer reading of 101 was 14 points lower than a month earlier and was the lowest barometer reading since October 2016. For the second month in a row, the decline in farmer sentiment was attributable to big declines in both the Index of Current Conditions, which fell from 99 in April …
Georgia NRCS Calling for State CIG Proposals
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia is planning to invest up to $300,000 in the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. This year’s state CIG will help fund innovative conservation projects in three focus areas: grazing lands, urban agriculture and soil health. But, completed grant proposals are due by this Friday, June 10, 2019. In a release, State Conservationist Terrance O. …
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA has announced they are investing up to $12.5 million to help support the adoption of innovative conservation approaches on agricultural lands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting proposals through July 29, 2019, for national Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). These are competitive grants that drive public and private sector innovation in resource conservation. CIG projects inspire creative problem-solving that boosts production …
Corn Silage and Forage Field Day is June 20
Producers across the Southeast are invited to the 2019 Corn Silage and Forage Field Day, June 20 at the University of Georgia, Tifton Campus Conference Center. The event, co-sponsored by the University of Georgia and University of Florida, is an opportunity for producers and growers to see the newest varieties of corn and summer annuals growing in the various test plots and get …
Pork Checkoff Studies How Dining has Changed in Recent Years
The National Pork Board released findings from its Comprehensive Insight to Action research. This time, the research looked at trends in consumer behavior that relate to dining out. The dining landscape has shifted in recent years and multicultural cuisine trends are on the rise in the U.S. The Pork Board set out to understand the needs, considerations, and motivations that impacted where …
Wild Plants That Make the Best Teas
Cathy Isom has a bit if information for you about some wild plants that make the best teas. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There’s an abundance of wild plants that make great teas. And you probably don’t even realize that these plants are simple to identify, familiar, and easy to find. Such as the leaves of wild …
Final EPA Rule Exempts Farms From Emissions Reporting
The National Pork Producers Council applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for finalizing its rule exempting livestock farmers from reporting to state and local authorities the routine emissions from their farms. “This rule is the final piece in the implementation of the FARM Act, which passed Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support last year and eliminated the need for livestock …
Olam Edible Nuts Makes Announcement
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