Georgia cotton producers are being reminded this Friday, March 15, is the deadline to vote in the referendum to continue the cotton program in the state. Taylor Sills, director of public affairs for the Georgia Cotton Commission, encourages growers to vote. If you did not receive a ballot, call 404-586-1405. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Bama’s Best Beef Contest, SLE Rodeo Coming
The fun Beef Checkoff promotion, Bama’s Best Beef Contest, will be starting soon. Ali Cantrell, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association director of education and outreach, says it starts in April. And the annual SLE Rodeo is taking place in Montgomery this week. Purchase tickets by calling 888-2RODEO2 or visit SLERodeo.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Looking Forward to Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention
Cattle producers are being reminded the 2019 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention and Trade Show and Beef Expo will be held April 4-6 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. GCA President Kristy Arnold from Screven, Georgia, says the association is looking forward to Dale Sandlin, currently with the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, coming to Georgia as GCA’s new executive vice president …
Plant, Grow, and Harvest Lavender
Cathy Isom has a few interesting tips about why you should plant, grow & harvest Lavender. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Aside from being a beautiful edition to your garden, there are so many reasons to love this gorgeous purple sweet smelling flower. You can cook with it, use it for medicinal purposes, decorate the dining table, …
Florida’s Beef, Dairy and Allied Industries Generated Billions in Revenues in 2017
As Florida approaches the 500-year anniversary of the introduction of cattle to her shores in 1521, a new report from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) demonstrates just how important beef and dairy production have become to the state’s economy – and shows a recent upswing in Florida cattle industry exports. In 2017, Florida’s combined …
Study Clarifies U.S. Beef’s Resource Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A fuller picture is emerging of the environmental footprint of beef in the United States. An Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-led team has completed a comprehensive life-cycle analysis quantifying the resource use and various environmental emissions of beef cattle production in the United States. The aim is to establish baseline measures that the U.S. beef industry can use to explore ways …
Peanut Market Growth and Demand Have Slowed
When it comes the usage of peanuts, Tyron Spearman reports the good news is peanut and peanut butter consumers are enjoying a super product at record levels. But the bad news is that the continuous market growth and demand have slowed. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Cattlemen to Hold Legislative Quarterly
Now that the 2019 Florida Legislative Session is underway, this week the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) will hold their annual Legislative Quarterly in Tallahassee. FCA Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, said Wednesday is a big day of events. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
New Date for Alabama Agribusiness Council Legislative Reception
Due to the unpredictable schedule of the Alabama special legislative session, the Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) Legislative Reception has been rescheduled for April 10. Governor Kay Ivey called a special session, mainly so lawmakers could discuss an additional excise tax on gas and diesel fuel. So the Alabama Agribusiness Council hopes you can attend the reception later in the session as it honors …
Water Management Workshops in Georgia
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia invites producers across the state to take part in the upcoming statewide Water Management Workshop Series. University of Georgia (UGA) and Fort Valley State University (FVSU) extension programs have partnered with NRCS to host these workshops. While they are geared towards smaller acreage and new/beginning farmers, they are open to all who …