The U.S. Senate finally approved Tom Vilsack to be the next Secretary of Agriculture in a 92-7 vote. A former governor of Iowa, Vilsack also served two terms as Ag Secretary in the Obama Administration. He was the 30th Secretary of Agriculture under President Obama and is now the 32nd after Tuesday’s Senate confirmation. Before the vote, the Senate allowed …
U.S. Cotton Exports Gaining Momentum
The latest numbers show U.S. cotton export sales are exceeding expectations. Gary Crawford has the details. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski reviews some of the latest USDA forecasts for China and the world’s cotton production. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle …
Georgia Cattlemen to Hold Virtual Meeting
Due to COVID-19, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) was not able to hold their annual convention last month. But GCA Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin says they will be holding a virtual meeting this Thursday. More information about GCA’s virtual meeting can be found on its website, or call their office at 478-474-6560. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida …
ACA Convention Registration Deadline is Friday
The 2021 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) convention is coming up next week. The annual event will be held in Birmingham March 5-6. But ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says the registration deadline to attend is this Friday. Registration information is on the ACA website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …
Ethanol Production Drops to Lowest Levels in Five Years
During the week ending on Feb. 12, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced that ethanol production dropped to its lowest level in five months while stockpiles grew. The EIA report says that ethanol production fell to 911,000 barrels per day, down from 937,000 barrels a day during the prior week. That’s the lowest production level since late September. A Successful …
Important Dates: GCC Reminds Producers of Upcoming Deadlines
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers of several deadlines for programs that are coming up in March, says executive director Taylor Sills. “Right now the deadline for the QLA, Quality Loss Adjustment program for the 2018 and 2019 crops is set for March 5,” Sills said. “We also want to remind people that their program election for ARC and …
USDA Clarifies Rules Concerning Unsolicited Seed Packages
After a months-long investigation into thousands of reports from people who received unsolicited seed packages in the mail last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is providing additional guidance to help online buyers and sellers comply with U.S. laws when they import seeds and live plants for planting from other countries. APHIS …
Maintenance Work: Check Equipment Now
It is hard to think about irrigating crops right now, especially amid the rainy and soggy conditions some areas in South Georgia have experienced over the past few weeks. But it is likely to become a reality at some point during the growing season. It behooves farmers to check their equipment and make any necessary modifications now rather than waiting …
Dietary Guidelines Emphasize Peanuts
The latest release of the Dietary Guidelines emphasize peanuts. Tyron Spearman reports this is good news for the peanut industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025
Higher Feed Costs May Affect Meat Production
Several factors are expected to combine to cause a boost in beef, pork and broiler production this year. Gary Crawford has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025