The Georgia Cotton Commission’s Trustees’ Awards were presented at the commission’s annual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The Trustees’ Awards are awarded to individuals who have dedicated themselves to the advancement of Georgia’s cotton industry. The recipients of this year’s Trustees’ Awards were Marvin Ruark and Johnny …
Week Three for the Georgia Legislature
Week three of the 2025 Georgia State Legislative Session was busy one, according to Will Bentley, Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) president. He has information about the events of the week and about their Annual Meeting and Legislative Breakfast coming up next week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …
Economic Forecast Calling for a Slowdown
A new economic forecast is calling for a slowdown. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …
USDA Monitoring Screwworm Situation in Southern Mexico
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to monitor the screwworm situation in Southern Mexico. Rusty Halvorson has an update. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service continues to monitor the screwworm situation in Southern Mexico. APHIS temporarily suspended livestock imports from Mexico after the discovery of NWS in November 2024 and has been collaborating with officials in Panama to …
Learn More about Nutrition Strategies
Next week, farmers will have a chance to learn more about nutrition strategies. Mark Oppold has more information. To learn more, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
American Agriculture History Minute: Barns, a Testament to America’s Agriculture History
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Barns differ in size and shape, and many still stand as a testament to America’s agriculture history. One of the largest barns still in use, a museum, is the Cooper Barn in Colby, Kansas. The largest round barn once used on a working farm still stands near Red Cloud, Nebraska, near …
Commissioner Rick Pate Launches “Thank a Farmer” Initiative to Raise Awareness and Appreciation for Farmers
(ADAI/Montgomery, AL/January 30, 2025) — Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate unveiled the state’s “Thank a Farmer” initiative during a press conference held at Ravello Ristorante in Montgomery. The new campaign aims to increase public appreciation for farmers and raise awareness about where our food comes from. The event also featured remarks from key community leaders, including Ravello’s Chef Nicholas Wyatt, local produce farmer Kelvin Anderson, and State Senator Will Barfoot. …
Valent Helping Peanut Growers Fight White Mold
White mold was an issue for peanut growers again in 2024, and many are looking for ideas to help them fight it in 2025. Valent USA Territory Account Manager, John Altom, explains how Excalia herbicide can help growers with diseases like white mold. To learn more about Valent products for your peanut fields, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …
Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment is Underway
The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) enrollment period is underway. Rusty Halvorson has more details about it, along with a look at forecast for egg prices. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida …
Still Questions about Possible Tariffs
There are still a lot of questions about possible tariffs coming from the Trump Administration. Mark Oppold has more information. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …










