There is one thing most of us consume every morning that the waste is good for our garden and plants. Cathy Isom tells you why you should compost used coffee grounds. Coffee Grounds for the Garden If you are used to pouring out your coffee grounds in the trash, then you should hear why you should stop doing that and …
Court Grants Delay for Air Emissions Reporting Requirements
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., granted the Environmental Protection Agency’s request to delay air emissions reporting requirements for farms until May first. Dairy Herd Dot Com says the ruling was issued late Thursday. EPA had requested more time to fine-tune the guidance on who must report and what must be reported. In April of last year, the …
Doud Nomination Hold Lifted
Jeff Flake, Senate Republican from Arizona, has lifted his hold on the nomination of Gregg Doud as chief agriculture negotiator. Flake had placed his hold on the President Trump nominee because he was upset about a Trump proposal in the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. The proposal would have allowed Florida tomato producers to use U.S. trade remedy laws …
Agri View: Agricultures Value
Everett Griner talks about agricultures value to our economy in today’s Agri View. Agricultures Value I noticed just recently I did a report on what agriculture does for the economy of our country. To me it is important that every individual, including school children, be taught, and understand, that those planted fields you see as you drive across your county, …
Ag Lending and Interest Expense Increasing for Farmers
Farm lending at commercial banks increased during the fourth quarter of last year. Demand for all types of loans, except for farm machinery and livestock, increased significantly over 2016. Operating expenses continue to make up the majority of loan originations. Loans for livestock made up over a quarter of all new non-real estate loans. The total value of operating and …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended February 02, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: AL Livestock Market Report At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-February 02, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,900 head compared to …
New Herbicide Application Technology Available in Georgia and Alabama – But Not Yet in Florida
With spring and the rainy season just around the corner, many cattle producers look toward fertilization and weed control applications in the weeks and months ahead. As part of our coverage of this week’s Cattle Industry Convention in Phoenix, we learned from Dow AgroSciences range and pasture experts that a new herbicide application technology is available in Georgia and Alabama, …
Third Democrat Emerges for Agriculture Commissioner
The race to replace term-limited Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam continues to get more crowded. Tallahassee Democrat Thomas Clayton White Jr. opened a campaign account this week to run in November for the Cabinet post, becoming the third Democrat — and sixth overall candidate — to take the step, according to the state Division of Elections website. White’s filing came after …
Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman Looking for a Good Year
Tyron Spearman recently caught up with Chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission, Armond Morris, who discussed various aspects of the peanut industry in their state. Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman Looking for a Good Year Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Florida Cattle Industry Concerned with ELD’s
Cattlemen and women from across the Southeast are meeting with other producers from around the country in Phoenix, Arizona this week for the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. Florida Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President, Jim Handley, says one issue of importance being discussed are ELD’s, electronic logging devices. Something he says they are extremely concerned about. Florida …