Georgia Peanuts Hi-lighted in New Learning Journey

The Georgia Peanut Commission, together with the GPB Education, have announced the launch of a new virtual learning journey, Georgia Peanuts. This interactive journey, available at gpb.org/peanuts, offers students a unique learning experience as they explore the impact peanuts have on Georgia and beyond. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …

Industry Responds to Coalition Announced at UN Summit

Agriculture and food industry groups welcome the formation of the Coalition of Action on Sustainable Productivity Growth for Food Security and Resource Conservation. The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) announced that it will join the effort. The Meat Institute expects to announce in November ambitious, data-driven targets to publicly verify progress on the 100 metrics in its sustainability framework. NAMI …

Florida Lawmakers Seek Answers on Black Farmer Marijuana License

(Tallahassee/NSF) — Black farmers in Florida have waited more than four years to vie for a license to participate in the state’s lucrative medical-marijuana industry. But it’s still unknown exactly how much longer they’ll have to continue to bide their time. Under the state’s medical marijuana law, one license must go to a grower who had been part of settled lawsuits …

Asian Longhorned Tick Confirmed in Georgia

The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Animal Health Division has confirmed the presence of the Haemaphysalis longicornis tick, otherwise known as the Asian Longhorned tick. It was found affecting a cow in Pickens County, located in the northern part of the state. This is the first case of the invasive tick identified in Georgia, and while it is native to eastern Asia, an investigation …

Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show Coming in February

If you’re working already on setting up a 2022 calendar of events, then here’s a date to mark on it. The Alabama Peanut Producers Association and the Florida Peanut Producers Association invites producers to attend the 2022 Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show. It will be held February 3, 2022 at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama. The show was not held in 2021 due to …

Best and Worst Companions for Your Guava Crop

Some of the best and worst companions for your Guava crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Some of the best Companion Plants for Guava trees include:  citrus trees, chives, marigold, comfrey, and borage. Some of the worst companion plants are cucumber, egg plant, and potato. For all of their hardiness, guava can be affected by several pests …

Discussion about Base Acres for Peanuts

A recent discussion took place concerning base acres for peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Georgia Producers Encouraged to Learn More about EQIP

Each year, farmers face a unique set of challenges, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has programs to help in many cases. One of those is the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). It provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural and forestry producers to address natural resource concerns and deliver environmental benefits. This includes improved water and air quality, conserved ground …

Discussing Milk Pricing Issues

Last week, the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Dairy Subcommittee held a hearing that was called by chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). The hearing focused on issues related to milk pricing and the Federal Milk Marketing Order system, which has shown strains during the COVID-19 pandemic due in large part to flaws in the current Class I mover and its ripple effects through …