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 …
Peanut Usage is Up
The latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicate peanut usage is up. Tyron Spearman runs through the new report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of …
How is Coronavirus Impacting Food Demand?
We are hearing quite a bit in the news about the spread of coronavirus. But how is this affecting the meat and food business? That’s a question that Joe Schuele tackles in this story from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Cattle Industry Convention Underway
The 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is underway in San Antonio, Texas, as producers from across the country are on hand to take in a variety of sessions and the gigantic trade show. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, says this is a good place to talk about where we go …
Peanut Acreage Needs to Decrease to Improve Prices
By Clint Thompson For peanut prices to improve for farmers, acreage needs to decrease significantly in 2020, according to Adam Rabinowitz, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension agronomist and assistant professor. He said U.S. demand has become stagnant, relatively flat for four years. Production needs to decrease this year if prices are going to increase. This will happen either through …
Peanut Industry News
Today, Tyron Spearman has various peanut industry issues for growers across the Southeast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Lingering Effects of Drought in the Southeast
Last fall, many were concerned with the dry conditions across this region. But thanks to good rainfall over the past few weeks in many areas, the overall drought is basically over here in the southeastern part of the country. But according to a story from Stephanie Ho, the effects of the drought remain. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …