Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently talked about China, the complexities of the U.S.-China relationship and its potential impacts to agricultural trade. When it comes to the Phase One trade deal signed last year, he said China is making good on some of its promises. While COVID-19 has impacted the amount of purchases China has made, Vilsack noted he’s upbeat …
‘Mr. Peanut’: Frank McGill Passes Away at Age 95
He was forever be known as “Mr. Peanut.” Frank McGill, the legendary University of Georgia Cooperative Extension peanut specialist who traveled to 21 countries during his career as a peanut consultant, including trips to Honduras, Suriname and Barbados to “jump start” local peanut production and help eliminate pellagra, a protein deficiency, passed away Wednesday night. He was 95. McGill’s accomplishments …
February Ag Economy Barometer Results
February’s Ag Economy Barometer reading of 165 changed little compared to January when the index stood at 167. Announced this week, producers continue to report strong current conditions on their farms as February’s Current Conditions Index value of 200 is near its all-time high. Continuing a trend that got underway last fall, however, the Index of Future Expectations drifted lower …
Optimism in Beef Industry Fueled by Strong Demand
Despite pandemic disruptions, consumer demand for beef at home and around the globe remained strong in 2020. CattleFax says that trend will continue in 2021 and beyond, especially as foodservice operations begin to fully reopen. The data, presented during last week’s Cattle Industry Convention Winter Reboot, indicated strong demand and expected higher cattle prices; all signaling an optimistic future for …
Syngenta in the Southeast: Ag Company’s Research Providing for Corn Producers
It is nearly time to plant corn in the Southeast. Syngenta is tailoring its research to help producers overcome challenges they’ll likely face in 2021. Insect Management Insect resistance is why Syngenta’s Agrisure Viptera trait is so critical to corn producers in Georgia and Alabama. With an environment conducive to hot, humid temperatures during the summer, corn farmers need an …
Seeking Nominations: GPC Encouraging Producers for National Peanut Board Election
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is encouraging producers to consider being nominated for the National Peanut Board. The commission will hold a nominations election on March 11 at 1 p.m. It will select two nominees for member and alternate to the National Peanut Board. “With Georgia growing the largest portion of peanuts in the country, it’s very important for us …
Perfect Time for Safe-Guard Feed and Mineral Products
Internal parasite control is the cornerstone of an effective animal health program. That’s why Dr. John Hutcheson, director of cattle technical services with Merck Animal Health, says Safe-Guard works different than other de-wormers. He told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman the active ingredient in this product goes straight to the gut, killing the parasites where they live. Click here to check …
Controlling Nematodes: Microscopic Worms a Focus of Cotton Producers
Cotton planting season is still a month or two away for producers in the Southeast. But it is never too early to start planning for nematode control. After all, once producers close the furrow during planting, they have done all they can do to protect their crop, says Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension plant pathologist. “Once you close …
Florida Beef Council Focusing on Introducing Beef to Youngsters
The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans addressed the introduction of solid foods to infants and toddlers. The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is promoting that beef is included in this information, and they are working to help families establish good eating habits. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples says they are focusing on providing information to parents on how …
Onsite Registrations Available for ACA Convention This Week
The 2021 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention is coming up this week in Birmingham. If you didn’t pre-register for the annual event, ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says walk-up registrations will be accepted. Convention registration information and a complete schedule is on the ACA website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …