Last year was a banner year for U.S. pork exports in terms of volume and value, reaching almost $7 billion. That comes from U.S. Department of Agriculture data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Exports of U.S. beef were below 2018 record levels, while lamb export volume was the second-largest on record. Pork exports rose to just over 282,000 …
Research Report Day Beneficial for Georgia Peanut Commission
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission’s annual Research Report Day is vital to the commission’s research committee in determining what projects need additional funding and what new research ideas might need to be pursued in the future, according to Donald Chase. Chase, a Macon County, Georgia farmer and chairman of the peanut commission’s research committee, believes research from the …
CattleFax Sees Positive Cattle Outlook for 2020
During this morning’s CattleFax outlook session at the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas, a roomful of producers from across the country heard more about strong beef demand and possibly stronger prices. Afterwards, Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman caught up with CattleFax Vice President of Industry Affairs, Kevin Good, who said their message is generally upbeat. From the National …
Important Month for Peanut Farmers
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Corteva Talks to Producers about Duracor
During the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas, Corteva Agriscience is talking to producers about a herbicide that will be available for the first time this year. Jacee May Allred, Range & Pasture Specialist for Corteva, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman it is new chemistry. Learn more about new DuraCor herbicide and how it can …
EQIP Rule Comments are Due Feb. 17
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind producers that public comments on its interim rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) are due by February 17. There are various changes to EQIP, which NRCS Chief Matt Lohr says includes offering an advance payment option for historically underserved producers. Electronic comments on the …
United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program Signup Period Open
The signup period for the 26th edition of the United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program is now open. The program first began in 1995 and more than 250 produce industry professionals have graduated from the program. “As we celebrate the program’s 25th anniversary, I invite our alumni and all those who have supported their journey to pay it forward,” says …
Producers Discussing Live Cattle Marketing
A variety of hard hitting issues are being discussed this week at the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, said one of those concerns is live cattle marketing, which is an issue for a lot of producers across the country. Learn more …
Mild Winter Temperatures Could Spark Nematode Activity
By Clint Thompson Temperatures this winter have been abnormally mild, which could be a problem for row crop farmers when they begin planting this year’s crop. The lack of freezing temperatures is likely to spark nematode activity, and Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension plant pathologist, encourages all producers to be prepared. “I’m telling growers I’ve had to break …
UGA Launches National Search for Agricultural Dean
By Sam Fahmy University of Georgia Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost S. Jack Hu has appointed a 24-member committee to begin a national search for candidates for the position of dean and director of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The committee is co-chaired by Jennifer Frum, vice president for Public Service and …