This week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided clarity on three Dicamba products. That includes a new 5-year registration for XtendiMax® herbicide, with VaporGrip® Technology. Bayer’s low-volatility dicamba product has been an important weed-control tool for many U.S. growers. Alex Zenteno, Bayer dicamba product manager, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they look forward to working with growers to ensure they …
Cheddar Rounds wins Flavor of Georgia grand prize
Atlanta-Based Couple Wins University of Georgia’s Annual Food Product Contest By Josh Paine, UGA CAES News Charleston and Church of Atlanta won the grand prize in the University of Georgia’s 2020 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest for its savory Cheddar Rounds snacks. Warren and Jen Simmons, owners of the company, developed the product in 2016 from a handwritten recipe …
More Than $7 Billion Already Paid Through CFAP 2
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that in the first month of the application period, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) approved more than $7 billion in payments to agricultural producers in the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. CFAP 2 provides producers with financial assistance to help absorb some of the increased marketing costs …
GCC Pleased with EPA Decision
By Clint Thompson Count the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) as one of the many agricultural organizations encouraged by and pleased with the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision regarding the future use of three dicamba products. According to the Environmental Protection Agency press release, the EPA approved new registrations for two “over-the-top” (OTT) dicamba products—XtendiMax with VaporGrip Technology and Engenia Herbicide—and extended …
U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement
In a recent report, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) noted the U.S. – China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement will deliver historic results to American agriculture. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, China also has substantially ramped up its purchases of U.S. agricultural products. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Higher Numbers of Cattle on Feed
The latest Cattle on Feed Report shows higher cattle inventories as of Oct. 1, 2020. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.7 million head, 4% above Oct. 1, 2019. This is the highest Oct. 1 inventory since …
UGA Weed Specialist: We Can’t Do Anything but Thank the EPA
By Clint Thompson Cotton and soybean farmers can rest easy, the Environmental Protection Agency has provided clarity on three dicamba products, which provides growers ample time to prepare for the 2021 growing season. According to the Environmental Protection Agency press release, the EPA, which made the announcements in Florida and Georgia on Tuesday, approved new registrations for two “over-the-top” (OTT) …
Wheeler Calls on DOJ to Investigate Environmental Organizations Funding
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler wants the Department of Justice to investigate funding for environmental groups. In a letter to the Justice Department, Wheeler cited concerns the groups were receiving secret funding from foreign countries, specifically China and Russia. The action follows a previous letter by Representative Lance Gooden, a Texas Republican. Gooden requested the investigation earlier this month. …
Perdue Participates in FFA Convention Opening Session
Sonny Perdue, the Agriculture Secretary was among those greeting attendees at this year’s National FFA Convention – an event held virtually for the first time. Rod Bain has the story. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
National FFA Announces 2020 National Agricultural Proficiency Winners
INDIANAPOLIS ? Eight winners of the 2020 Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 27, which is being held virtually this year. Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Students compete in areas ranging from agricultural …