A group of Republican lawmakers Wednesday sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan calling for changes to Section 199A in the tax code. The group of more than 80 lawmakers says the changes will restore the competitive balance in the agricultural marketplace. Led by Iowa Representative David Young, the group says the changes …
Agri View: Big Farm Shows
Everett Griner talks about the big farm shows that take place around the country each year in today’s Agri View. Big Farm Shows There are a half-dozen or more big farm shows across the country every year. They draw farmers from their area to show them what is new in equipment and in crop production. Farmers learn a lot. And, …
Georgia Citrus Association Conference is Next Week
The 2nd Annual Georgia Citrus Association Conference will be held next Monday, February 26 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center. Lindy Savelle, president of the Georgia Citrus Association, told AgNet Media that while the first conference went well, the second conference will be even better. She said “We listened to what the comments were from last year.” …
Seed Cotton Program Discussed
The past Chairman of the National Cotton Council, Ronnie Lee from Bronwood, GA, addressed the Annual Winter Conference of the National Peanut Buying Points Association in Biloxi, Mississippi. Tyron Spearman talked with him about the new Seed Cotton program. Seed Cotton Program Discussed Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Soybean Industry Meeting Needs of Animal Agriculture
The United Soybean Board (USB) is meeting this week in Mobile, Alabama. Included in the event is an animal nutritionist panel discussion designed to help the soybean industry learn more about meeting the needs of the animal ag industry. USB Vice-Chair Keith Tapp, a Kentucky farmer, told Southeast AgNet they want to make sure they are meeting the needs of …
McMillan Pleased with New Testing Capabilities for CWD
On Tuesday, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) John McMillan, along with Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Chris Blankenship, announced the purchase of new testing equipment for the State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. McMillan told Southeast AgNet the equipment will be dedicated to testing samples for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) found …
February Garden Prep for Spring Gardening
February is the month to prepare your garden and flower beds. Cathy Isom has some things you can do right now to get your garden or flower bed ready for spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. February Garden Prep for Spring Gardening When weather permits, February can be a great month for getting that garden in order as …
Plant-based Protein Eaters: It’s About Taste
New results from a research firm shows U.S. adults who eat plant-based proteins do so for taste above all other factors. Research firm Mintel reports 52 percent of adults surveyed say taste is the top reason for the choice, outranking diet concerns at ten percent, animal protection at 11 percent, the environment at 13 percent and even health at 39 …
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
The Fertilizer Institute 2017 State of the Fertilizer Industry report shows a continued investment in nutrient management and stewardship, among other things. Organizers say the annual report, which is part of the organizations stewardship and sustainability programs, quantifies the industry’s performance record on environmental, economic and social indicators. The report also documents the fertilizer industry’s contribution to meeting the United …
USDA Seeking Dismissal of OTA Lawsuit
The Department of Agriculture wants a federal district court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the department’s delay of the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule. USDA claims it’s challenger, the Organic Trade Association, “lacks standing because it pleads no facts” in showing the delay has resulted in the suffering of its members because of the USDA action, according to …