The 2022 Florida Legislative Session kicked off this past Tuesday, and while lawmakers are already engaged in various issues, the budget is one that many in agriculture watch closely. Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, says Governor DeSantis released his budget and it does include $100 Million for the Florida Forever Program. And Ard reminds FCA members their annual “Boots …
Peanut Referendum Continues
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) notes that peanut producers did vote to continue their federal research and promotion program. Tyron Spearman reports in order for the peanut research and promotion program to continue, it must be favored by a majority of peanut producers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Why She Grows Citrus in Georgia
When Lindy Savelle ended her career in federal law enforcement, including stints overseas, she and her husband decided to move back to land they owned in South Georgia. They researched different crops they might grow and settled on citrus. She tells her story in a recent Grower Talks Podcast produced by the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. “Citrus is that one commodity …
Alabama Farmers Federation Outlines Legislative Priorities
The 2022 Alabama State Legislative session kicked off this past Tuesday as lawmakers are focused on developing plans to spend federal infrastructure and COVID-19 stimulus money, and handle gambling propositions. The Alabama Farmers Federation noted their legislative priorities this year include preserving state funding for agriculture, forestry, and career and technical education. The Federation also is working to clarify tax laws related to …
NCBA on Lab Grown Meat
2022 looks to be another busy year for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) in their efforts on various issues for the nation’s cattle farmers and ranchers. One of those issues concerns lab grown meat, and NCBA Sr. Executive Director of Government Affairs, Danielle Beck, recently provided an update on keeping the term “beef” to be used strictly by products derived from livestock raised by farmers and ranchers. …
World Dairy Expo Accepting Nominations for 2022 Recognition Awards
Nominations for the 2022 World Dairy Expo Recognition Awards are being accepted through February 1, 2022. The Expo will honor dairy industry leaders in three different categories: Dairy Producer of the Year, Industry Person of the Year, and International Person of the Year. Organizations, academic staff, producers and others involved in the dairy industry are encouraged to nominate individuals to …
Georgia Legislative Session is Underway
The 2022 Georgia State Legislative Session kicked off this week, as lawmakers saw a bit of a different start in Atlanta. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman, the National Championship game played Monday night did cause a bit of a slow start for this year’s session. The 2022 Georgia State Legislative session is scheduled to run through …
Species to Consider Tapping for a More Unique Spin on an Old Classic
The many trees you can tap for syrup to sweeten your favorite breakfast treats. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Although you definitely won’t get the traditional maple syrup taste from these trees, there are at least 15 other species you can consider tapping for a more unique spin on the old classic. The sugar maple is the …
USDA Releases Projected 2021 Crop Estimates
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their latest production estimates for various 2021 row crops. Tyron Spearman runs through some of the updated numbers. 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 …
USDA Announces Targeted Cover Crop Initiative for Georgia
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia has announced several new and expanded opportunities for conservation programs that lend to climate-smart agriculture production in fiscal year 2022. Among these is the Cover Crop Initiative (CCI) that incentivizes the use of cover crops on Georgia’s agricultural land. The Georgia counties included in this targeted effort to improve soil health through the …