The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has announced they will be gathering information about production practices from producers across Alabama and Georgia, as part of the 2021 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). This year, NASS is reaching out to survey cotton and corn producers across the region. Starting in October, NASS representatives will call producers to set up an …
New White House Report Outlines Problems with Meat Industry Concentration
According to a new report from the White House, President Biden understands that families have been facing higher prices at the grocery store recently. And half of those recent increases are from meat prices, specifically, beef, pork, and poultry. While factors like increased consumer demand have played a role, the price increases are also driven by a lack of competition at …
Biggest Benefits of Growing Zucchini Vertically
How to grow Zucchini vertically. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One of the biggest benefits of growing Zucchini vertically, is that it makes it much easier to weed your plants. It can also save a lot of space, which is important if you’re limited to a small area in your yard or patio. First, you’ll need to …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Cancels Region Roundups
Due to the increase in Covid cases statewide, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) has elected to cancel the remaining 2021 Region Roundups. The concern for the safety of their members prompted the cancellations. This includes the September 9th event that was scheduled in Athens, the September 16th event in Lyons, the September 23rd event in Oak Park and the September 30th event in Tifton. All have …
Record Value for July Beef Exports
According to new data released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), U.S. beef exports set another new value record in July. Export values climbed 45% from a year ago to $939.1 million, while volume was the third largest of the post-BSE era at 122,743 metric tons (mt), up 14% year-over-year. …
Draxxin KP is a Combination Treatment for BRD
Many cattle producers are familiar with Draxxin. But last month, Zoetis announced a new combination product to treat bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and control related fever (pyrexia). It’s called Draxxin KP, and the injectable solution is a new single-treatment option for both beef and dairy producers. Mark Alley, managing veterinarian with Zoetis, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman the KP part …
AFBF Urges USDA to Address Supply Chain Issues
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack detailing a list of solutions to address critical supply chain issues facing America’s farmers and ranchers. AFBF detailed seven priorities for USDA to consider in response to President Joe Biden’s Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains. Recommendations they ask USDA to consider action on include: Livestock markets …
Peanut Producers Face Future Without Chlorpyrifos
By Clint Thompson The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to stop the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on all food will adversely affect some Georgia peanut producers. University of Georgia Extension peanut entomologist Mark Abney said the pesticide ban will have major implications for the few growers who experience problems with peanut burrower bugs and rootworms. “There’s two pests of …
Latest Ag Economy Barometer Released
The Monthly Ag Economy Barometer rose four points in August to 138. Announced Tuesday, the modest rise was primarily attributable to an improvement in the Current Conditions Index, which climbed 9 points to 152. The Index of Future Expectations rose just two points to 132. Although the barometer and its two key sub-indices improved in August compared to July, all …
Helpful Tips to Improve Your Chili Pepper Harvest
What you need to know to help improve your chili pepper harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chilis bring the heat to your culinary dishes, and they’re a fantastic option for new gardeners. These plants tend to produce well even if you don’t pay much attention to them. Here’s what you can do for them to give you …