American agriculture has been built upon generations of innovation, adaptation, and stewardship of the land. Among the earliest and most effective farming techniques practiced in North America was a planting method known as the Three Sisters. This ancient agricultural system combined corn, beans, and squash in a mutually beneficial growing arrangement that remains admired and utilized today. A Time-Tested Agricultural …
By Clint Thompson Increased rains across South Georgia in recent weeks have prevented some cotton growers from completing much needed field work. The Georgia Cotton Commission and Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, caution producers about returning to a wet and soggy field too soon. That would make matters worse. “Try not to get out there too …
With the Senate Agriculture Committee’s release of the 2026 Farm Bill Draft, several agricultural leaders shared their responses. National Pork Producers Council President Rob Brenneman expressed his thoughts saying, “While there is certainly room for improvement, we appreciate the Chairman putting forward a discussion draft to guide a path forward. He is spot on when he says, ‘it’s the Senate’s …
At the USA Peanut Congress recently, the Hershey Company, who buys lots of peanuts and peanut butter, Kyle Feaster said the industry needs to continue their efforts to show they’re sustainable in the future and be able to talk about it and prove it. He said their goal at Hershey is to know their source of resilient ingredients. Will they …
This week the USDA’s official NWS X account, New World Screwworm Rapid Response, made a post describing the progress in eradicating NWS. The post includes several bullet points detailing strategies being taken to combat NWS. The post reads, “ Audio Reporting by Elizabeth Sanders for Southeast AgNet. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
The end of June brings another round of quarterly reports as the second quarter comes to a close, and that starts today, the quarterly hogs and pigs report. By the way, I wonder if pork is going to be on the menu at the White House today. President Trump hosting farmers and ranchers from 12 states at a dinner in …
How One Scientist Changed Farming in the South As American agriculture expanded southward from the Carolinas into what are now Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, farmers faced both opportunity and uncertainty. The region’s warm climate and fertile soils allowed for the cultivation of a variety of crops, including peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans. However, growing these crops was only part of …
The Georgia Cotton Commission and Executive Director, Taylor Sills, remind growers about the Commission’s 2026 Mid-Year Meeting and University of Georgia Pre-Harvest Workshop, scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 at the Neesmith Lane Conference Center in Statesboro, Georgia. Pre-registration is free at georgiacottoncommission.org, though those interested in attending need to register by Saturday, July 11 to assist with lunch plans. The …
The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association is planning to hold their 20th annual roundup soon. Southeast AgNet caught up with Bailey Watson from the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to learn more. “Here at the ACA, we have a roundup held through the Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association. So this year will be the 20th annual Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association roundup. We hold this …
Well the peanut industry is proud of some leading products that have made them number one and not only here but all around the world. Peanut M&M’s and Peanut Snickers. The peanuts are a trifecta according to the M&M folks. One, it’s a nutritional powerhouse. Peanuts offer a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Number two, the …
