Tree that Grows and Provides Healthy Nuts for a Lifetime

The tree you can grow will provide healthy nuts for a lifetime. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Macadamias are an evergreen tree that has foliage that resembles holly leaves. They grow well in countries over the world and, in the U-S, do best in Florida and California. Macadamia nut trees are self-pollinating, though growing more than one …

Snack Company Doing Well During Pandemic

While a well-known snack company has reported they have done well during the Covid-19 pandemic, Tyron Spearman reports they also announced a big change is coming to one of their plants in Georgia. 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, …

Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Being Accepted in Alabama

The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) announced earlier this month they are accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops in foreign and domestic markets in the state. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they are trying to grow the specialty crop industry in Alabama. Pate invites those interested in …

Right to Farm Bill Clears Florida Senate

Thursday, during the 2021 Florida Legislative Session, a proposal to help shield farmers from nuisance lawsuits was approved by the Florida Senate. Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Sam Ard, explains what Senate Bill 88 does. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

FDACS Looking for Environmental Leaders

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is accepting nominations for the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. The award recognizes agricultural producers who demonstrate leadership in developing and implementing innovative techniques to safeguard the environment and conserve natural resources. Nominations must be submitted to FDACS by April 15, 2021. The nomination form may be downloaded below, and more information about …

U.S. Dairy Herd Growing, Milk Production Climbing

The latest USDA milk production report shows continued growth in the dairy herd and in milk output. Gary Crawford has the story. 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 …

Japan Setting Temporary Higher Tariff on U.S. Beef

(NAFB) — Japan is imposing an emergency tariff hike on U.S. beef imports late this week. The volume of imports for the fiscal year 2020 is believed to have exceeded 242,000 metric tons, beyond which the duty hike gets automatically implemented. If the tariff goes into effect, it jumps from 25.8 percent to 38.5 percent for a month under a …

GAC Legislative Update, Annual Meeting Details

Week ten of the 2021 Georgia State Legislative Session saw action concerning the State Farmers Market and other issues of importance to agriculture. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley runs through some of those issues. The 40-day Georgia State Legislative session is scheduled to adjourn on April 2. Bentley also wants to remind GAC members their virtual annual meeting will be …