The race to replace term-limited Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam continues to get more crowded. Tallahassee Democrat Thomas Clayton White Jr. opened a campaign account this week to run in November for the Cabinet post, becoming the third Democrat — and sixth overall candidate — to take the step, according to the state Division of Elections website. White’s filing came after …
Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman Looking for a Good Year
Tyron Spearman recently caught up with Chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission, Armond Morris, who discussed various aspects of the peanut industry in their state. Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman Looking for a Good Year 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 …
Florida Cattle Industry Concerned with ELD’s
Cattlemen and women from across the Southeast are meeting with other producers from around the country in Phoenix, Arizona this week for the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. Florida Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President, Jim Handley, says one issue of importance being discussed are ELD’s, electronic logging devices. Something he says they are extremely concerned about. Florida …
The Top 3 Things on Florida Farm Bureau’s Legislative Plate
The Florida Farm Bureau held its legislative days in Tallahassee this week, where it advocated for an “Ag Strong” legislative agenda. Adam Basford, director of legislative affairs for Florida Farm Bureau, was pleased with the turnout at this year’s events. Sporting “Ag Strong” pins, nearly 200 members of the Florida Farm Bureau made appointments with their legislators to advocate for …
Agriculture Watching Movement of Bills in Alabama Legislature
Some bills of interest to agriculture continues to move along in the 2018 Alabama Legislative Session. Executive Director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, has an update on a couple of those bills. Agriculture Watching Movement of Bills in Alabama Legislature Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Report Day set for Feb. 7
The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold the annual Research Report Day, Feb. 7, 2018, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL), located on the University of Georgia Tifton campus at 2360 Rainwater Road, Tifton, Ga. 31793. The event provides growers and industry representatives an opportunity to hear the latest reports and newest information available …
Hoping to Amend Law Protecting Florida Cattle Industry
This week during the Florida legislative session, a step was taken to amend a law designed to help protect those in the state’s cattle industry. Florida Cattlemen’s Association Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, explains. Hoping to Amend Law Protecting Florida Cattle Industry Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Georgia Legislature Discusses FFA and GATE
More discussions of interest to agriculture took place this past week by the Georgia General Assembly. Bryan Tolar, Georgia Agribusiness Council President, says two of those issues dealt with FFA and the GATE card. Georgia Legislature Discusses FFA and GATE And a quick reminder, the Georgia Agribusiness Council Annual Meeting & Legislative Breakfast will be held February 6-7 in Atlanta. …
More Safety Tips for Super Bowl Food
Continuing her series on food safety for this weekend’s party Cathy Isom has some more food safety tips to ensure your Super Bowl Party is a success. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. More Safety Tips for Super Bowl Food No matter which way you slice it, dice it, bake it, grill it or fry it, don’t forget to …
Equipment Groups Tackle Right to Repair
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers and the Equipment Dealers Association announced a new industry commitment to provide a comprehensive set of service information tools for tractors and combines put into service by model year 2021. Members of AEM’s Ag Sector Board and EDA released a Statement of Principles articulating the tools they will make available through authorized dealers to empower farmers and …