The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia is conducting an Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) sign-up utilizing funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This statewide sign-up will take two approaches to assist producers who plan to build climate resiliency into their operations. First, those applying for cover crops will be administered through the ACT NOW approach, which is a targeted, rapid, and streamlined …
FDA Announces Draft Guidance for Plant-Based Dairy Imitators
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Wednesday announced draft recommendations on the naming of plant-based foods that are marketed and sold as alternatives to milk. The guidance recommends that an alternative milk product that includes the term milk and has a nutrient composition different than milk, include a voluntary nutrient statement that conveys how the product compares with milk. Jim …
Georgia Agribusiness Council Tracking Bills through Legislative Process
Week seven of the Georgia State Legislative Session was an action packed week, according to Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) Director of Government Affairs, Jake Tench. He told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman various bills have been flooding into the committee meetings. To keep track of any of the bills Tench mentioned, or any others that come up during the legislative session, go to the GAC Facebook page …
Consumers Expect to Pay More for Groceries
And the survey says: We’re planning to pay more for groceries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new survey finds consumers expect to pay more for groceries this year. Progressive Grocer reports the 2023 KPMG Winter Consumer Pulse Survey shows consumers anticipate increased prices but are looking for ways to save money. The survey shows consumers expect …
Ag Outlook Forum Underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Ag Outlook Forum is taking place today and tomorrow (Feb. 23-24). Mark Oppold has information about what analysts are expecting for this year’s corn and soybean crops. 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 …
Dairy Brings Resilience for Ukraine Farmer
One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, dairy cows are critical to keeping a Ukraine farmer’s crop and livestock operation running as the war continues. National Milk Producers Federation’s Alan Bjerga talked to him in this week’s Dairy Defined Podcast. The full podcast is here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …
06G Remains Viable Option for Peanut Producers
By Clint Thompson Tomato spotted wilt virus’ (TSWV) resurgence in 2022 is not an indictment on the Georgia-06G peanut. It remains the most dependable variety for growers, believes Scott Monfort, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension peanut agronomist. “It’s still in my mind, (No.) 1, the most seedstock that we have. No. 2, it’s the most dependable one we’ve got …
Culvers Honors FFA with Essay Contest
A restaurant chain is honoring the FFA. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Advocating for the importance of agriculture and agricultural education has long been a commitment for Culver’s – especially during National FFA Week (Feb. 18-25). This year, in its ninth annual FFA Essay Contest, the national restaurant chain is partnering with U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in …
Peanut Market Update
In this week’s peanut market update, Tyron Spearman reports there are no new contracts at this time for growers. 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 …
FMI Encourages FDA to Refine Healthy Definition
The Food Industry Association (FMI) recently submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency’s proposed rule to update the definition of the term “healthy.” The FDA is seeking the update when the term is used as a nutrient content claim in labeling. FMI Chief Public Policy Officer Jennifer Hatcher says. “We are concerned the proposal is …