Alabama Sweet Potato Farmer to Be Featured on National TV Show

Sweet potatoes are not a crop we think a lot about across the Southeast. But one farmer in Baldwin County, Alabama thinks about them regularly. His story will receive both statewide and national exposure. On the next episode of “Simply Southern TV”, Joel Sirmon will explain what it takes to grow sweet potatoes. Alabama Farmers Federation’s Kevin Worthington, co-host of …

Busy Week for Georgia Lawmakers

Week four of the 2021 Georgia State Legislative Session was a busy one for lawmakers, including more work on the state budget. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley says they are still hearing about some positive things in the budget for agriculture. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted food and agriculture workers were among the 30 …

Georgia Bermuda Grown for Super Bowl LV

(GDA) — The grass that will be used as the playing field for Super Bowl LV in Florida was actually grown in Georgia. Turfgrass varieties such as the game’s Bermuda are developed by the University of Georgia and have been used for many events including the World Cup and Super Bowl. “Tifway 419, bred and grown in Georgia, is a benchmark …

Updates to Conservation Easements Strengthens Protection for Farmlands, Grasslands, and Wetlands

(USDA/NRCS) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the final rule for its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), which enables agricultural producers and private landowners to protect farmlands, grasslands, and wetlands with conservation easements. The rule updates ACEP as directed by the 2018 Farm Bill and incorporates public comments made on an interim rule. “Conservation easements are a critical conservation tool helping landowners …

Peanut Ads for the Super Bowl

Ads for peanuts will be a little different for this year’s Super Bowl. Tyron Spearman looks at what we can expect for the big game this Sunday. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …

Miss Florida Citrus Has a New Squeeze!

In January, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) hosted virtual “Florida Citrus Squeeze” events at elementary schools throughout Florida with Chef Paula Kendrick and Miss Florida Citrus Leila Sabet. The program was announced in December to Florida food service personnel and teachers that participate in the division’s Harvest of the Month Program.  Participating schools were sent citrus, and virtual …

Alabama Farmers Welcome Tuberville to Senate Ag Committee

It was announced this week that recently elected U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama was appointed to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. The Alabama Farmers Federation welcomed the news. In a release, Federation President Jimmy Parnell praised Tuberville for putting in the work to learn about the issues important to farmers and seeking to be a voice for Alabama agriculture in …

AAC Postpones Annual Legislative Reception

While the 2021 Alabama Legislative Session officially kicked off this week, one annual event that many are familiar with will not take place, at least not yet. The Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) has announced the postponement of their legislative reception. Due to COVID-19 precautions, organizations have been asked to refrain from hosting receptions. The AAC is honoring that request. The …

Morris Elected Chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission

TIFTON, Ga. (Feb. 4, 2021) – Armond Morris, peanut farmer from Tifton, Georgia, was elected chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission during the monthly board meeting in January. This is Morris’ 20th term as chairman of the commission. He served as chairman of the board previously in 1996 and 1997, 2003 and every year since 2005. “I look forward to …