Georgia’s ‘Yield Behind the Wheel’

During the Sunbelt Ag Expo, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black joined others to discuss the risks farmers face when moving equipment and transporting crops and livestock on Georgia roads. During an interview with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman, Commissioner Black urged all drivers in rural areas to slow down when approaching farm vehicles in the road and only pass when it’s safe …

USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States

Investments will Benefit Nearly 300,000 Rural Residents WASHINGTON (USDA-Oct. 16, 2019) — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced that USDA is investing $201 million to improve rural water infrastructure in 31 states (PDF). “Modern, reliable and accessible infrastructure is critical to economic development and quality of life,” LaVoy said. “Under the leadership of President …

Cotton Crop Update, Last Peanut Report

As harvest continues across the cotton belt, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says cotton crop progress is slightly ahead of schedule. And Rippey has the last peanut crop condition report of the season. In Alabama, 95 percent of the cotton bolls were open, which compares to 90 percent last year at this time. 36 percent of the cotton crop has been …

Study Shows Pig Farmers Improving Their Environmental Footprint

(NAFB) — A new environmental study shows that pig farms are generating less manure nutrient content associated with odor. Data gathered from more than 106,000 samples at 182 North Carolina farms shows significant reductions in ammonia levels and manure nutrient content. The improvements are attributed to gains in feed efficiency, which means it takes less feed to raise a pig. …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Continues Today

Day two of the Sunbelt Ag Expo takes place today in Moultrie, Georgia. Tyron Spearman is there and has this report. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

How to Rid Your Garden of Potato Bugs

There are some pests that are good for your garden. But one can be devastating if allowed to remain. Cathy Isom has a few tips about how to rid your garden of Potato Bugs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.  Potato bugs are a common pest in garden beds. Colorado potato beetles, in both adult and larval forms, …

Results of the 2019 Southeastern Hay Contest

(Sunbelt Ag Expo-October 15, 2019) — The 2019 Southeastern Hay Contest (SEHC) presented by Massey Ferguson celebrates its 15th edition with a record of 380 entries vying for the top spot. Since 2004, the SEHC, a partnership between Auburn University, Clemson University, The University of Florida and The University of Georgia has been a key tool for promoting hay quality …

2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open

Safety Net Program Payments for 2018 Have Started WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 15, 2019) — Agricultural producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs – two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) safety net programs – for the 2020 crop year. Meanwhile, producers who enrolled farms for the 2018 crop year have started receiving more than …

New Staff Members for Alabama Cattlemen’s Association

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has recently hired a couple of new employees. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley tells who has been added to the association’s staff. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …