By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Team encourage producers to be prepared for the upcoming planting season. UGA Extension cotton agronomist Camp Hand believes growers need to be cost conscious when preparing to plant this year’s crop. It starts with ensuring the planters are ready to roll. “I would be making for sure …
Program Working to Deliver State-of-the-Art Plant Science Technology
The program working to deliver state-of-the art plant science technology to meet identified conservation needs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Brooksville Plant Materials Center is one of 25 Plant Material Centers, strategically located throughout the nation, that are working to deliver state-of-the-art plant science technology to meet identified conservation needs. Located just north of Brooksville, Florida …
Environmental Changes Teed Up for Florida Budget Talks
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE/Feb. 22, 2022) — A controversial environmental bill the Senate massaged last week after outcries from Everglades activists, fishing guides and Gov. Ron DeSantis is ready to become part of budget talks with the House. With little comment, the House on Tuesday, took up the bill (SB 2508) and nine other Senate measures and positioned them for negotiations that will …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention is Next Week
The 2022 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention is coming up next week. The 79th Annual event will be held March 4-5 in Mobile. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley invites producers to attend. For more information, go to the ACA Convention website. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
Using Peanuts for Special Nutrition Packs
A representative from MANA Nutrition, one of the world’s leading suppliers of Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF), spoke during a recent event. Tyron Spearman reports they learned how peanuts were being used in efforts to fight malnutrition in more than 50 countries across the globe. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Beef Council Working to Engage Producers
For the past few weeks, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) has been busy putting the final touches on the huge Beef Checkoff promotional event, the “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300”. The race took place this past Saturday at the Daytona International Speedway, where the FBC teamed up with the Federation of State Beef Councils and staff from other state beef councils …
Georgia Cattlemen Tracking Legislative Issues
Week seven of the 2022 Georgia State Legislative Session has Lawmakers busy dealing with a variety of issues, some of interest to agriculture. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin told Southeast Agnet’s Randall Weiseman about a couple of those they are watching closely. For more information, go to the GCA website. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Expanded Conservation Program Opportunities Available in Alabama
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind landowners about several new and expanded opportunities for climate-smart agriculture in 2022. Updates include availability of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Conservation Incentive Contracts option and a Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Initiative. But, applications for this round of funding will only be accepted through Friday, February 25th, 2022. …
New Sentinel Landscape in Florida to Strengthen Military Readiness
The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership, comprised of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Interior (DOI) has announced three new areas designated as sentinel landscapes. These are areas where natural and working lands thrive alongside military installations and ranges, and play a key role in strengthening the nation’s military readiness while addressing natural resources concerns …
Urban Agriculture Conservation Program Sign up Underway in Georgia
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia recently announced an urban agriculture focused sign up through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This targeted sign up is for farmers in Fulton, Gwinnett, and Henry counties, who are interested in producing local, healthy, sustainable food for their communities. EQIP is a voluntary conservation program which helps producers make conservation work for them. …