Washington, DC – Consistent with recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the field hearings scheduled in Florida and Georgia on April 7 and April 9 by the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Commerce will be postponed and rescheduled at a later date. The Office of U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer had scheduled hearings …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention, Beef Expo Moved to May
Due to the Coronavirus, or more specifically Covid 19, another major event here in the Southeast has had to be rescheduled. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GBB) Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that the annual GCA Convention and Beef Expo has been moved to May. For more information go to the GCA Website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers …
COUNTRY Financial: Make Safety a Priority on the Farm
COUNTRY Financial continues to invest in agriculture in many states, including Alabama and Georgia. And earlier this month, Agricultural Safety Awareness Week was celebrated, and they encourage farmers to make safety a priority on the farm throughout the year. This part of the country is prone to storms all year, and especially in the spring. So Adela Ford, COUNTRY Financial …
Another Major Step Towards USMCA Implementation
When both houses of the Canadian Parliament gave final approval to ratifying the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) last Friday, it was another major step toward implementation of the trade agreement. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, explains that when implemented, USMCA will solidify trade relations in North America and preserve duty-free access to Canada and Mexico for …
Educating Young Leaders About Florida Beef
Another edition of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Leadership Academy is taking place, and this year the Florida Beef Councill (FBC) has been involved through a producer education program. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says this is a great way to get this information to young leaders. For more information, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Florida Natural Resource Meeting Rescheduled
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has announced the postponement of the Florida State Technical Committee meeting that was scheduled for March 24 due to the coronavirus outbreak. The meeting will be rescheduled for June 18. Please save the date, as additional meeting details will come out at a later time. For more information contact Nina Bhattacharyya, 352-338-9554. …
Georgia Beef Board Promoting Beef for St. Patrick’s Day
If you are feeling a little of the green this week, then it’s a good time to enjoy beef. The Georgia Beef Board’s (GBB’s) Kaytlyn Malia says this week is great opportunity to enjoy various beef dishes for St. Patrick’s Day. For more information about your Beef Checkoff program, contact the GBB office in Macon. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …
Wet Winter Could Delay Georgia Watermelon Plantings
By Clint Thompson Watermelon producers in South Georgia who were impacted by excessive rainfall in February and early March could see their planting window delayed, according to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension vegetable specialist Andre da Silva. Some farmers could be as much as three weeks behind in preparing to plant this year’s crop, especially due to heavy rains on …
New Grape Cultivars Could be Boost for Industry in Southeast
By Clint Thompson Grape cultivars released by UC Davis that are currently being researched by specialists at Auburn University could provide hope for farmers looking for a sustainable option in overcoming Pierce’s Disease. Elina Coneva, an Extension specialist in the Horticulture Department at Auburn University, said UC Davis’ grape breeding program recently developed European (Vitis vinifera) grape selections with resistance …
SLE Rodeo Postponed Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Last Friday, the City of Montgomery, Alabama announced they were closing all of its venues, including Garrett Coliseum. Thus, the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo announced it was postponing its 63rd annual Rodeo and Livestock Week in response to the growing concerns of the coronavirus. SLE Executive Director Erin Beasley says it’s very unfortunate for all of all of the …