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 ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Georgia Beef Board Promoting Beef for the Early Years
The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Women Infants and Children’s Program (WIC) and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are recommending the introduction of solid foods, like beef, to infants and toddlers. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans says every bite counts, especially in that first 1,000 days of life. For more information about feeding beef to …
Scott, Thompson Agree, Disagree on Climate Change
The tone is set on the climate change debate in the House Agriculture Committee, and it took place during the committee’s first hearing last week. Committee Chair David Scott, of Georgia, says changes in weather patterns bring serious risks to production agriculture, forest resources and the overall economy. He says, “These risks cannot be understated.” Scott also says the USDA’s …
Soil Sampling: Management Tactic Helps Farmers Determine Nutrient Needs
The 2021 planting season is just around the corner for Southeast producers. It is the ideal time for farmers to sample their soils and determine what nutrients need to be applied, said Mike Riffle, Senior Manager, Field Development at Valent U.S.A. LLC. “I think any grower, no matter what they’re growing, should be doing soil testing, probably yearly. Now is …
GCC Encourages Participation in Various Leadership Roles
Leadership is important for the cotton industry. Georgia is fortunate to have several key cotton voices hail from the Peach State and serve in significant capacities, says Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC). “We’re the second biggest cotton-growing state. We have about 3,500 family farmers that grow cotton in Georgia. We are fortunate to have an …
Florida Cattlemen Prepare for Legislative Session
The 2021 Florida Legislative Session kicks off Tuesday, March 2 and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) is preparing for what will be a different session this year. FCA Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard said due to COVID-19, FCA will not be holding its Legislative Quarterly in Tallahassee this year. The Florida House and Senate are scheduled to meet in …
Alabama Hemp Industry Still Growing
While the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is still in the process of approving applications for the 2021 hemp growing season, early reports show an increase in the number of growers interested in hemp production in Alabama. But according to an article from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Katelyn Kesheimer, Extension entomologist and leader of the hemp …
CFAP Application Deadline Extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it has extended the deadline to apply for the latest round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The original deadline was today, Feb. 26. But according to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the new deadline will extend 30 days after USDA completes a review of the program. USDA had suspended processing and payments …