Staff and Ag specialists can’t see you at the Sunbelt Ag Expo this year, but we can still “meet” you online. Beginning Sept. 8, join us every Tuesday on Facebook, Instagram or at http://sunbeltexpo.com/blog-series/ as we release new information on each month’s featured topic. We look forward to seeing you there! Here is a list of the different topics to be …
CFAP Part Two Announcement Coming This Week
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said USDA is finished writing the rules for the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Late last week at a stop in Iowa, the secretary said the rules have been written and they’ll be announced this week. The Bismarck Tribune says the first $16 billion in funding during the first round of the program …
Increase in Peanut Exports
New numbers continue to show an increase in U.S. peanut exports. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …
USDA Updates Conservation Provisions for Highly Erodible Land and Wetlands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently published its final rule on determining whether land is considered highly erodible or a wetland. This final rule follows a focused effort by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to improve consistency and use of science in making determinations. This follows an interim final rule that was published Dec. 7, 2018, after which …
Alabama Cotton Specialist: Crop, Overall, Looks Pretty Good in Places
By Clint Thompson Alabama’s cotton crop is progressing with some ready for defoliation in a week or so, says Steve Brown, Alabama Extension cotton specialist. The state of this year’s cotton crop varies throughout the state, though some places have been hurt by rain and humidity. “The crop, overall, looks pretty good in places,” Brown said. “The last week or …
UGA Cotton/Peanut Research Field Day Slated for Wednesday
Event co-sponsored by Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and UGA Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams The Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Peanut Commission remind growers that it is not too late to register for this year’s virtual University of Georgia Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day. The half-day event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9 and will focus on …
Farmers are Participating in Virtual Farm Shows
Farm Journal reports more than 50,000 farmers participated in its New American Farm Show experience. The ten-day experience included the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, Farm Journal Field Days and the #FarmON Benefit Concert. A survey of participants found 70% considered the overall experience as very good or outstanding. Meanwhile, 85% plan to participate in another virtual event, and 77% took …
Farm Aid Hosting Virtual Festival Sept. 26
Farm Aid will mark its 35th anniversary with a virtual at-home festival experience. Farm Aid 2020 On the Road, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, will include performances from more than 20 artists. The three-hour event will be streamed at FarmAid.org, on Farm Aid’s YouTube channel, AXS TV and Fans.com. Farm Aid’s 35th anniversary comes at a time of unprecedented uncertainty. …
Thank a Farmer This Labor Day
Labor Day is s a day to celebrate the achievements of the millions of men and women who keep America running. And the National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) is asking that this year, we don’t forget to thank a farmer. According to NCIS, approximately 2.6 million Americans work directly on a farm. Nearly 20 million more work in food and …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 09-04-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended September 4, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: Â At Alabama Livestock Auctions receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,000 head compared to 13,901 last week and 11,571 year ago. Compared to one week …