By Clint Thompson Aphids may be vectors of cotton leafroll dwarf virus (CLDV), which causes cotton blue disease, but Auburn University plant pathologist Austin Hagan believes farmers shouldn’t waste time trying to kill them. He said that through preliminary work done last year, research showed that aphids can’t be killed very well. Even if a farmer sprays every week with …
Junior Beef and Rodeo Events Coming to Montgomery
The annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo will take place March 19-21 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Alabama. But, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA’s) Erin Beasley wants to remind everyone that there will be a lot of youth events taking place both this and next week. Again for tickets, go to slerodeo.com or call 1-888-2-Rodeo-2. To see a lineup of …
Georgia Cattle Producers Reminded about Block Grants Program
Last month, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) announced the Farm Recovery Block Grants program for farmers and forest landowners affected by Hurricane Michael. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, says online applications for the $347 million in block grant funds start on March 18. Georgia farmers and forest landowners in 95 eligible counties who suffered losses …
Georgia Peanut Commission Book a ‘Home Run’ for Industry
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission hit a home run with its latest attempt to educate the world about peanuts. According to Hannah Jones, Georgia Peanut Commission Project Coordinator in Research and Education, the commission has released the book, “A Home Run for Peanuts.” “This book will actually take young readers on adventures from a peanut farm to the …
Peanut Vote Important Time in Industry’s Future in Alabama
By Clint Thompson Peanut producers in Alabama will voice their opinion next month on the future of the industry in the state. According to Jacob Davis, Executive Director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, a referendum will be held to determine whether farmers value efforts made on their behalf by the association in the past and want to continue those …
UGA Economist Says Block Grant Funds Will Help Georgia Producers
By Clint Thompson Georgia farmers hoping for financial relief from Hurricane Michael in 2018 can begin submitting online applications to the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) for the $347 million in Farm Recovery Block Grant funds on March 18. Adam Rabinowitz, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension assistant professor and agricultural economist, believes the block grant funds will provide extra benefits …
NCBA on UK Trade Efforts
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) had two representatives in the United Kingdom this week to help improve access for U.S. beef in the U.K. On the trip was NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, and NCBA Director of International Trade and Market Access, Kent Bacus. Lane explains the purpose of their trip. And Bacus says this trip …
Hemp Legislation Passes in Georgia House
Week eight of the 2020 session for the Georgia General Assembly saw more talk about the Right to Farm Bill (HB 545), but there was also action concerning hemp legislation, and it has been another topic that many have been following. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley has an update on both of those issues, along with looking at …
Pate Pleased With Recent Trade News
Farmers across Alabama are finding it hard to get any field work done right now due to wet conditions. That’s Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate, who knows while the rain is slowing field work for the 2020 crops, he is encouraged by the recent trade news to help Alabama farmers. For more information and updates, visit the ADAI website. …
Alabama State Vet Updates Traceability Efforts
During the recent Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention, one topic discussed was animal traceability, an issue the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been working with for quite some time. Alabama State Veterinarian, Dr. Tony Frazier, says they recently received updated information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) about tag usage. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …