The beef industry and NASCAR are teaming together for a big event in Daytona, Florida this week. The “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300” will take place Saturday, and one of those attending is Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans. She told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman this will be the second running of this big event. …
Alabama NWQI Application Deadline is Next Week
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind those interested that the deadline to submit applications for the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) is February 25, 2022. Alabama is offering an opportunity for agricultural producers in priority watersheds within the state to apply for financial assistance to install conservation practices that protect water quality through …
ACEP Working to Protect Wetlands in Florida
While wetlands are some of Florida’s treasures, over the years we’ve seen an acreage decrease of nearly half. According to a U.S Fish and Wildlife Service report, over 20 million wetland acres have been lost since settlers began draining and diking them back in the 19th century. And of course now, population growth continues to threaten what remains. USDA’s Natural Resources …
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2022
With the 2022 crop production season soon to begin, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be contacting producers to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. Later this month, NASS will mail survey questionnaires asking producers to provide information about the crops they intend to plant in 2022, how many acres they intend to plant, and the amounts of …
GCC, UGA Extension Remind Growers About the Importance of Soil Sampling
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia Extension remind growers about the importance of soil sampling this time of year. With fertilizer prices skyrocketing in recent months, producers need to have a plan about what nutrients are needed in their soils, says Glen Harris, University of Georgia (UGA) Professor and Extension Agronomist in Environmental Soil …
Problems that can Plague Your Fig Tree Crop
The problems that can plague your fig tree crop. That’s coming upon This Land of Ours. Growing figs are an absolute pleasure to grow. But, like anything else on the farm, they are susceptible to problems. Such as black or sour-smelling figs. This is caused by a bacteria or a few different yeasts. Insects usually spread these pathogens so the …
Grants Awarded to States to Support the Seafood Industry
(USDA/ARS, WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2022) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an investment of approximately $50 million in grants to support seafood processors, processing facilities and processing vessels through the Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant Program (SPRS). This grant funding will be distributed through specific state agencies and help defray costs incurred by seafood processing …
Economy Slowdown Affecting Peanuts
During a recent conference, an ag economist said the economy is on a slowdown. Tyron Spearman has a story explaining how this may affect the peanut industry. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …
NCC Releases Annual Planting Intentions Survey Results
The National Cotton Council (NCC) released the results of their annual planting intentions survey. According to the survey, U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 12.0 million cotton acres this spring, up 7.3 percent from 2021. The 41st Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey details were announced during the 2022 NCC Annual Meeting. The survey shows upland cotton intentions are 11.9 million acres, up 7.1 …
Importance of Written Biosecurity Plan
The importance of having a written biosecurity plan is a topic we seem to hear more and more about. And, it was one discussed during the recent Cattle Industry Convention. Sabrina Halvorson was there and has more details. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …