Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Daniel Blackman visited two urban agriculture sites, Metro-Atlanta Urban Farm and an urban backyard farm created by the youngest organic farmer of Georgia. This visit highlighted the importance of urban agriculture’s role with the environment and community and showcased successful impact and outreach at all levels. “The contributions of community leaders …
Apply Now for Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Trials
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it will invest $25 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) implements the CIG program, where partners work to address our nation’s water quality, water quantity, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges, all while improving agricultural operations. The On-Farm …
2022 Swisher/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year State Winners Announced
The Sunbelt Ag Expo has announced the state winners for the 2022 Swisher/Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. This year’s winners include: Mark Byrd, Alabama Farmer of the Year Chris Sweat, Arkansas Farmer of the Year Jerry Dakin, Florida Farmer of the Year Scotty Raines, Georgia Farmer of the Year Wesley C. Parker, Kentucky Farmer of the Year Michael L. …
June Egg Production Drops Three Percent, Milk Up Slightly
The USDA says America’s egg production totaled 8.67 billion during June, a three percent drop from last year. Production included 7:39 billion table eggs and 1.28 billion hatching eggs. Of the hatching eggs, 1.19 billion were broilers and 89.4 million were egg-type. The average number of egg layers totaled 366 million in June, down four percent from last year. June …
GCC, UGA Extension: Watch for Target Spot, Areolate Mildew
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension caution growers about the potential for an increase in diseases, especially as more rain impacts the Southeast. Bob Kemerait, UGA Extension plant pathologist, highlights a pair of diseases producers should be wary of – target spot and areolate mildew. “Prior to this change in weather we’ve …
Farm Bill Hot Topic at Annual Peanut Meeting
By Clint Thompson A collection of Southeast peanut farmers and industry leaders at the Southern Peanut Growers Conference last weekend allowed for in-depth talks and discussion centered around topics pertinent to the industry’s future. The Farm Bill was especially emphasized. Ken Barton, executive director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association, discussed the importance of growers attending these events and providing …
USDA Helps Schools and Childcare Providers Deal with Rising Food Costs
Helping schools manage rising food costs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA announced an increase in funding to help schools continue to serve healthy meals this coming school year and provided financial relief for schools and childcare providers. The reimbursement schools will get for each meal served will increase by 68 cents per free or reduced-price …
Anuvia Showcases Bio-Based Fertilizer
By Clint Thompson A new bio-based fertilizer from Anuvia Plant Nutrients provides row-crop farmers with a more efficient nutrient application while feeding the soil. SymTRX™ was the focus of a field day hosted by Anuvia in Chula, Georgia on July 19. Anuvia specialists talked about its impact on cotton, corn and peanuts; three high value crops in the Southeast. “Because …
Philippines Trade Mission a Success
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley recently led a trade mission to the Philippines and says it was a successful trip. “It really was fantastic to connect with our stakeholders, our buyers, and importers. The Philippines is our eighth-largest market for U.S. agricultural and food products, coming in just over $3 billion annually during the last five years,” he …
Peanut Farmer Awarded, Markets Holding Steady
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