Scorching temperatures and dry conditions have Alabama cotton farmers feeling the heat this summer. Extension specialist Steve Brown said cotton production throughout the state looked promising two weeks ago. The heat has taken its toll on cotton farmers. “Two weeks ago, I thought we had an exceptional crop. I think we still have a very good crop, but had we …
Dietary Guidelines Comment Campaign Ends Thursday
Thursday is the last day to have your voice heard and tell the Dietary Guidelines Committee that you support beef as a part of a healthy diet. If you’ve not submitted a comment through the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) before, this is the perfect opportunity because the decisions the committee makes this year will last until the guidelines are …
Additional Commodities Eligible for CFAP
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that additional commodities are covered by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) in response to public comments and data. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline to apply for the program to Sept. 11, and producers with approved applications will receive their final payment. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman …
Peanut Crop Update
Tyron Spearman has this week’s look at the condition of the U.S. peanut crop. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …
AFBF Pushing for Stimulus Deal for Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is not giving up on a virus stimulus deal between the White House and Hill Democrats, who now want to meet with President Trump after he issued executive orders to provide aid. AFBF Executive Vice President, Dale Moore, says they continue to push for a stimulus deal and the $20 billion for agriculture included …
Peanut Vendors Offer Heartfelt Shoutout for America’s Favorite Pastime
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the plans of an entire world, and that includes America’s favorite pastime – baseball. Now that Major League Baseball (MLB) finally has returned, it is without any fans in its ballparks to soak up things like fresh roasted bags of in-shell peanuts. Tyron Spearman has details about a new video that’s been developed to help …
Georgia Beef Board Promoting Atlanta Burger Week
The Beef Checkoff program in Georgia is gearing up for the annual Atlanta Burger Week. Dale Sandlin, executive vice president of the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), says the annual event will take place in September. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Alabama Cattlemen Working on New Policy Book
A few members of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) were assigned to a committee to develop a new policy book for the Association. ACA Executive Director Erin Beasley says the committee will be editing a draft of the book this week. For more information contact the ACA office in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …
Alabama Extension Helping Collect Mystery Seed Packages
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is partnering with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) to assist in collecting unsolicited seed packages being sent to Alabama residents from China. The packages often indicate that they contain jewelry rather than seeds. ADAI field inspectors are currently collecting these seed packages to test their contents for unknown compounds, …
Virtual UGA Cotton and Peanut Field Day on Sept. 9
The Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Peanut Commission want growers to be aware of an upcoming University of Georgia Cotton and Peanuts Field Day on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The event will be virtual this year and interested growers will be able to learn via zoom. Though some details are being finalized, the event will feature a morning session from 10 …