The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Palforzia, produced by Aimmune Therapeutics, to lessen allergic reactions. This includes anaphylaxis that may occur with accidental exposure to peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the story. America’s peanut farmers, through the National Peanut Board (NPB), released the following statement supporting the significance of FDA’s approval: “Children living with peanut allergies now have …
January Ag Equipment Sales Mixed
The first month of 2020 saw mixed results in the total number of U.S. tractor and self-propelled combine sales. Total farm tractor sales grew compared to January of last year, while combines fell by 25%. That’s according to data out this week from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Total U.S. farm tractor sales increased 4.7% in January compared to last …
Cash Receipts for Animals and Animal Products Projected Up
Producers of livestock and livestock products will see more growth in cash receipts this year than will crop producers. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
AFBF President on Trade for Cotton and Peanuts
One of the speakers during the 2020 World Ag Expo in Tulare, California last week was American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall. He addressed attendees with excitement for the future of agriculture, highlighting the critical work that farmers and ranchers do, not only for the country, but the entire world. AgNet Media was able to talk with Duvall …
Pleased with Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention
Cattle producers from across Alabama were in Montgomery this past weekend for the 77th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they had excellent attendance. (ACA: https://www.bamabeef.org/convention) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Ag Bills of Interest in Alabama Legislature
The 2020 Alabama Legislative Session continues as a few bills of interest to agriculture have been discussed. Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) Executive Director, Leigha Cauthen, has more details. For more information go to the AAC website: (AAC website: http://www.alagribusiness.org/) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Farmers Need to Examine Irrigation Equipment Now
By Clint Thompson Planting season is just a week or two away for some row crop farmers in the Southeast. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension irrigation and precision agriculture specialist Wes Porter encourages producers to take stock of their irrigation equipment and ensure all the pieces are in working order before crops are planted. “We want to make sure that …
Americans Love Affair With Strawberries
Strawberries are widely appreciated for their characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture and sweetness. And in a story from Stephanie Ho, these are just some of the reasons why Americans have a love affair with the popular fruit. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Cattle Producers Learning More About Sustainability
During last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas, various issues were discussed including sustainability. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Director of Sustainability, Ashley McDonald, talked with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about sustainability and how the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) is at the forefront of the effort in getting more producers involved. Learn more about these …
Georgia Legislature Working on Budget Issues
Other than working on budget issues, week five of the 2020 session for the Georgia General Assembly was a quiet one. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President, Will Bentley, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that all of the attention this week was on the budget. To keep track of activities during the 2020 Legislative Session go to the GAC website. (http://www.ga-agribusiness.org/) …