We told you yesterday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) had released their monthly Peanut Stocks and Processing Report. And according to Tyron Spearman, that report notes peanut utilization is up eight percent. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Florida Beef Council Ready for ‘Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300’
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is busy putting the finishing touches on a big Beef Checkoff promotional event coming next week. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples says they have several folks from other states coming in to help out during the “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300” at the Daytona International Speedway. The “Beef It’s What’s For …
Georgia Beef Board Ready for NASCAR Race Promotion
The beef industry and NASCAR are teaming together for a big event in Daytona, Florida next week. It’s called the “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300”. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman she’s headed to Daytona for the big race. For more information about Beef Checkoff programs in Georgia, contact the …
Speculation Over Use of Commodity Credit Corporation
Speculation is brewing over how the new Biden administration may use the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). The Trump-era Department of Agriculture used it to provide trade relief to farmers, including Market Facilitation Program payments. The CCC has a $30 billion fund, with several ideas on how to use the funding, setting up a “tug of war over its limited resources,” …
Signup for Conservation Easements in Georgia Ends Friday
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia reminds producers and landowners that the deadline to sign up for this year’s Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) is Feb. 5, 2021. In order to be considered for the fiscal year 2021 funding pool, applications must be submitted by this upcoming Friday. ACEP is a program with two components; Agricultural Land Easements …
Florida Natural Resource Meeting Web Conference is March 3
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has announced it will conduct a State Technical Committee meeting on March 3 by web conference. The meeting, slated for 9:30 a.m. to noon, is available to the public. NRCS will solicit recommendations for establishing program criteria and priorities for conservation in Florida. The committee, chaired by NRCS Florida State Conservationist Juan …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention to be Held in March
The 2021 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention is one event that will be held in person this year. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they are excited to invite producers to attend. Registration information is available on the ACA website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
National Grazing Lands Conference Slated for December 2021
The National Grazing Lands Coalition has announced it will hold the eighth National Grazing Lands Conference (8NGLC) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Dec. 6-9, 2021. The coalition is planning to hold an in-person meeting but is exploring online options for individuals who may not be able to travel. Attendees will hear from grazing lands experts as well as agricultural …
Survey Help Sought from Georgia Producers
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, Georgia Farm Bureau and the University of Georgia Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development are jointly offering a survey to Georgia farmers impacted by COVID-19. This most recent survey was issued in December, but the group is allowing additional time for producers to send in their submissions. The deadline to complete the survey is Feb. …
What Causes Your Houseplants to Turn Yellow
Why my houseplants are turning yellow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Yellow leaves are a symptom of a fixable problem. Like most plant maladies, yellow leaves have several causes. The trick is determining which one you’re dealing with and how to help your houseplants thrive again. The most common causes for houseplant leaves turning yellow: Overwatering and …