Last fall, Sweet Grown Alabama, the state’s new agricultural branding program, opened membership applications. “Gaining members is the first step in a cycle to bring fresh, local, high-quality products to Alabama consumers,” said Rick Pate, commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and Sweet Grown Alabama board president. And while attending the Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) annual meeting …
Estimated Peanut Acreage is Up
During the recent USA Peanut Congress, those taking part in the virtual event were given a report concerning the estimates of peanut acres this year. According to Tyron Spearman, the acreage is up from last year. 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 …
Registration Ongoing for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
By Clint Thompson Peanut growers and industry leaders are encouraged to attend this year’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City Beach, Florida. By the number of applicants that have already registered, the event should once again be filled with excitement. “It certainly appears that we have some excitement because if we track our registration this year versus last year …
Judge Rules Glyphosate Doesn’t Require Cancer Warning
A federal judge this week sided with an agriculture coalition issuing a permanent injunction against the California warning requirement of Proposition 65 for glyphosate. The ruling removes the cancer warning on glyphosate. The judge in the case says providing misleading or false labels to consumers “undermines California’s interest in accurately informing its citizens of health risks.” Two years ago, the …
Dairy Margin Coverage Program Proving its Worth so far This Year
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced last week that the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) safety-net sign-up for 2021 coverage will begin October 12. Producers have plenty of time to decide whether or not to enroll in the program. But some FSA offices have yet to allow producers to actually come in to the office. Some are doing on a …
China Suspends Exports From Tyson Foods Plant
On Sunday, China suspended poultry exports from an Arkansas Tyson Food’s processing plant where workers tested positive for COVID-19. China’s General Administration of Customs announced the suspension after Tyson Foods confirmed a cluster of COVID-19 cases at its facility in Springdale, Arkansas. A Tyson spokesperson told Reuters the company is investigating the matter, adding, “It is important to note that …
Florida Cattlemen’s Association to Host Virtual Meeting on Wednesday
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) wants to remind its members the virtual annual meeting will be held Wednesday, June 24 starting at 3 p.m. Dusty Holley, FCA Director of Field Services, explains how to take part in the meeting. Holley has a reminder about the FCA Cow PAC Bull Sale being held virtually Wednesday evening. Learn more about the 2020 …
Warmer Temperatures Affecting Peanut Plants
The American Peanut Council and American Peanut Shellers Association converted their 2020 USA Peanut Congress into a virtual format last week. According to Tyron Spearman, peanut specialists from the Southeast gave reports on this year’s crop. 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 …
Georgia Preparing to Launch New Beef Campaign
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB), through the national Beef Checkoff program, is preparing to launch a brand new beef promotion. GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin says it is called, United We Steak. For more information about this Beef Checkoff promotion, contact the GBB office in Macon. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …
Florida Beef Council Presenting Virtual Report
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) did have to cancel its annual convention this year due to COVID-19. But they will be conducting the necessary business meetings virtually Wednesday afternoon. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says this will include a FBC report. For more information about this meeting or the Beef Checkoff program, contact the …