(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. …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
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 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
There are still a lot of questions about possible tariffs coming from the Trump Administration. Mark Oppold has more information. 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Much of the country will close he month with milder weather conditions in what has been a colder-than-normal January. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how a weak La Niña system is behind what has been a colder-than-normal January in several parts of the U.S. Get ready for an in-depth look at La Niña and its projected effects on the winter of …
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s cotton acreage for the upcoming season is expected to drop amid low market prices. But Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, said Georgia’s reliance on cotton farming will prohibit most growers from cutting back a lot of their production acres. “I’ve told people, I was at Beltwide (Conference) a couple of weeks ago, …
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Growing corn was one thing in American agriculture history, but harvesting it, certainly another. Imagine doing the job by hand. No combines, no tractors, just a man, a horse, and a wagon. Beginning in the 19 twenties, labor saving machinery was available for corn harvest. But even into the 19 forties, …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) annual meeting on Wednesday allowed producers and industry leaders to meet together and discuss the future of the industry. It was an important day considering the uncertainty surrounding this year’s crop amid drastically low market prices for Georgia producers. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, talked about the importance …
Plant development and studies at USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Centers (PMC) are a critical component of the multi-agency National Seed Strategy to ensure that private and public lands have the seed they need for revegetation and restoration projects. Native plant communities are nature-based solutions that provide essential environmental benefits, such as buffering against extreme weather, improving soil health and water, and conserving …
A new tax relief bill was recently introduced in Congress to help farmers. Tyron Spearman has more details. 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
