In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about the Senate GMO Labeling agreement, we talk about National Pollinator Week, the new Cotton Ginning Cost-Share program Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending June 24th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Interest in Peanut Oil Resulting in Supply Issues
Rising demand from increasingly health conscious consumers in China, coupled with bad weather in key growing regions like Argentina and South Africa, is leaving many European traders scrambling for supplies. Tyron Spearman has more on that story. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
NCBA Dealing with Issues Like Ozone Restrictions
We continue looking at some of the various regulatory issues that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and others in the ag industry, continue to deal with. And according to Scott Yager, NCBA Environmental Counsel, one of those concerns ozone restirctions. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Florida Landowners Reminded of Cogongrass Cost-Share Program
Florida landowners are reminded applications are still being accepted for the Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program. The Florida Forest Service is taking applications from those interested in this program until July 29, 2016. Cogongrass infestations negatively affect tree regeneration, growth and survival, as well as wildlife habitat, native plant diversity, forage quality and property values. They also increase the risk of …
Citrus Expo Seminar Schedule Announced
2016 marks the 25th anniversary of Citrus Expo, and growers will not want to miss this year’s seminar program, themed “Now Is the Time.” Topics to be addressed include HLB management, incentive opportunities, bactericide use and more. Plus, continuing education units will be available. Growers are also reminded to take the bactericide survey; results will be presented during the seminar …
Georgia Cattlemen Invited to Attend Summer Conference
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) will hold its summer conference, July 28-30, at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. GCA President Kyle Gillooly, from Wadley, invites all producers to attend. And he especially hopes younger producers will take part as that’s an area GCA continues to expand on. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …
Stocker Cattle Short Course Coming in July
Alabama cattle producers interested in farm diversification are invited to attend the Stocker Cattle Short Course on July 15 at the Greensboro Recreational Center in Greensboro, Alabama. The day-long stocker management course runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes lunch. The top-notch speaker line up will allow farmers to get answers from experienced industry representatives in a regional …
USDA Announces Key Measures to Improve Pollinator Health
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, June 23, 2016 – Today, during National Pollinator Week and in advance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) seventh annual Pollinator Week Festival, the USDA is announcing two initiatives in support of the President’s National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honeybees and Other Pollinators, announced just over one year ago. A …
Pleased with Senate GMO Labeling Agreement
It’s been announced that an agreement has been reached on legislation from Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) that would set a national standard for the labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients, or GMOs. Tyron Spearman has more. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …