By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission’s (GPC) recent approval of $795,205 for research funding signals its emphasis for the state’s growers to remain sustainable now and into the future. Donald Chase, GPC Research Committee chairman, talks about the importance of the funding. It includes 36 project proposals submitted from the University of Georgia, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Fort Valley …
Peanut Industry Leaders: Tips for Producers Ahead of Planting Season
By Clint Thompson Soon it will be planting season for peanut growers in the Southeast. Industry leaders are ready to provide last-minute tips for farmers preparing to plant their crop. Ken Barton, executive director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association, reminds producers about the importance of not planting their crop too early. “One of the things I would recommend to …
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline Extended: GCC Encourages Growers to Enroll
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers that the deadline to enroll in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has been extended. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, discusses the importance of his state’s growers participating in the program. “The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol deadline for your 2021 crop has been pushed back to April …
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Registration Underway
By Clint Thompson Registration is underway for the 23rd annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference scheduled for July 21-23 at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The three-day event provides farmers from Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi a chance to obtain timely information about peanut production, legislative issues, marketing and promotions. Don Koehler, executive director of the Georgia …
GPC Celebrates National Peanut Month
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) used March, also known as National Peanut Month, to continue its promotion of Georgia peanuts. Joy Crosby, assistant executive director of the GPC, discusses some of the events that the organization participated in. “We were able to kick off National Peanut Month with our annual peanut butter and jelly day at the …
GCC, UGA Advise Cotton Growers to Plan Now to Save Later
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and the University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team implore the state’s producers to be prepared for planting season now so to avoid unnecessary trips through the field later. UGA Extension cotton agronomist Camp Hand said with input prices soaring, growers need to plan ahead to save money. “We don’t want to overlook …
National Peanut Month: GPC Gives Back to Local Food Banks
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is using National Peanut Month to give back to local communities. Joy Crosby, director of communications at GPC, discussed the various ways the commission and Peanut Proud have donated peanut butter to the Southeast. “For National Peanut Month, the Georgia Peanut Commission has worked with Peanut Proud to donate a little over …
GCC Reminds Growers About Input Costs, Availability for Upcoming Season
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) encourages producers to be prepared for the upcoming season by knowing their input costs and availability. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, discusses the inputs issue that is prevalent throughout the agricultural industry. “Inputs in general are on growers’ minds. We’ve got growers concerned about input supply, input price. If you’re …
SLE Rodeo Week in Montgomery
It is rodeo week in Montgomery, Alabama as the 2022 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo and Junior Livestock Exposition will be taking place. SLE Executive Vice President Erin Beasley encourages those who have yet to purchase tickets to do so. The Junior Livestock Exposition starts Wednesday March 16, while the SLE Rodeo will be held March 18-20 at the Garrett …
Florida Beef Served at Volusia County Event
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) participated in a Volusia County Event last week. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman what it was all about and who took part in it. For more information about this and other Beef Checkoff promotions, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …