Researchers from around the world will gather at what many consider to be a perfect storm for invasive aquatic plants. With 28 ports of entry and a tropical environment, Florida ranks first among states for invasive species. Thus, 250 scientists from 13 countries will gather at the 20th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species from Oct. 22 to 26 in …
Georgia Grown and Sewn T-Shirts Now Available
The Georgia Cotton Commission, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Agriculture and Georgia Grown, unveiled a new line of Georgia Grown T-Shirts grown and sewn locally in Georgia during the 40th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. “The Georgia Cotton Commission is proud to work with Commissioner Black (Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black) to showcase the quality cotton …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Kicks off Today
“North America’s Premier Farm Show,” the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition, opens today in Moultrie, GA. And according to Tyron Spearman, something new this year is a Circle Tram that goes around the outside of the 100-acre exhibit area stopping for attendees to load and unload at various points throughout the show. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
WOTUS Argued Before the Supreme Court
The pork industry and other ag interests argued before the Supreme Court that now possibly moot lawsuits over the Obama administration Waters of the US. (WOTUS) rule should be handled at the federal district court level, not before an appellate court. The National Pork Producers Council and dozens of other agriculture groups in oral arguments before the high court, say …
Promoting Georgia Peanuts at Sunbelt Expo
“North America’s Premier Farm Show,” the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition, opens today in Moultrie, GA. Georgia Peanut Commission Executive Director, Don Koehler, looks forward to showing attendees stopping by their building. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with Koehler about the show and how peanut harvest in the state is going. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Healthful Benefits of Aloe Vera
Cathy Isom fills you in about healthful benefits of the perfect plant to have around the house, and why you should grow it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When it comes to house plants, the Aloe Vera plant is one you definitely want to have around. Especially if you or a loved one gets a burn, cut …
Governors Write Trump Regarding RFS
Four ethanol-state governors are expressing concerns regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard to President Donald Trump. In a letter, Monday, the governors of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota, told the president they were concerned about “where the EPA’s proposed implementation of RFS policy is heading,” and its impact on farmers and the rural economy. The four Republicans urged the president …
U.S. Pork Production Expanding
Rabobank predicts steady growth for the pork industry. A new report by Rabobank says increased production and additional processing capacity, and the likely improvement of margins will help the U.S. pork industry remain in expansion mode through 2025. The report, “Steady Growth Ahead for the U.S. Pork Industry,” says domestic consumption is expected to grow slightly, but most of the …
Weed Scientist Has Doubts Over Dicamba Restrictions Effectiveness
The Environmental Protection Agency last week declared dicamba under it’s “restricted use” category, but a weed scientist from Illinois has doubts the new restrictions will be beneficial. Aaron Hager, a weed scientist and professor at the University of Illinois, told Reuters: “Nothing in these new restrictions addresses volatility, and that’s still an issue.” The EPA said Friday it would classify …
Axios: Capitol Hill Asking “When” will NAFTA Withdraw Notice Come
Canada and Mexico have both said they are not walking away from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) following hard-hitting proposals by the United States. However, online source Axios points out that folks on Capitol Hill are starting to ask “when” not “if” President Trump will issue a notice to withdraw from NAFTA. The U.S. hardball approach on dairy …