During their March meeting, the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) Board of Directors approved $656,287 in research for the 2020 crop year and also approved $25,500 in supplemental research for 2019. GCC Executive Director, Richey Seaton, says they are trying to address concerns producers have through various projects. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Beef Council Works with Second UCF Class
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is pleased to announce a second class has now gone through a program conducted with the University of Central Florida culinary medicine students. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says they have now put about 50 students through the program. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
A diverse group of seed-industry leaders, representing companies of all sizes, sectors and geographies, are gathered in Washington, D.C. for the American Seed Trade Association’s (ASTA) annual Storm the Hill legislative fly-in, April 2-3. Topping the list of 2019 legislative priorities are innovation, trade and agriculture research funding. “Virtually everything in life starts with a seed, and so many things …
Georgia Peanut Commission Approves Research Funding
During their recent March board meeting, the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors approved research project funding for the 2019-20 research budget year. 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 Herbicides …
Georgia Beef Board Ready for GCA Convention
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is ready for this week’s Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Beef Expo taking place in Perry. GBB’s Kaytlyn Malia says they are looking forward to the annual event being held Thursday through Saturday. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Alabama Cattlemen in Washington
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is holding their Legislative Conference this week in Washington D.C. and according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, Alabama will be well represented at the annual event. 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 …
U.S. Beef, Pork at FOODEX Show
This year’s FOODEX trade show in Tokyo, Japan, the largest food show in Asia and one of the largest in the world, attracted an estimated 80,500 visitors. And according to a story from Ralph Loos with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, U.S. Beef and Pork products were successfully promoted. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Growing Your Own Persimmons
It’s time to think about planting some trees. Cathy Isom lets you know about growing your own Persimmons. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When it comes to growing your very own Persimmons, here are some varieties to consider: Japanese Persimmons and American Persimmons. Persimmons do well in southern climates, but there are varieties out there that are …
App Brings STEM Agriculture Games to Youth
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched a mobile app for four of its My American Farm games. Available mobile games and corresponding STEM components that meet national standards are: Keys to Stewardship (science); The Great Seed Search (technology); Thrive (engineering); and Operation Peanut Butter (math). Download the free My American Farm STEM app from the App Store …
U.S. Pork Can’t Afford Loss of Mexican Market
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) asked the Trump administration to carefully consider the fallout from cutting off trade between the United States and Mexico. U.S. pork producers and other American farmers are already facing mounting financial losses from retaliatory tariffs by Mexico and China. The following statement may be attributed to David Herring, president of the National Pork Producers …