Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting Preview

The Georgia Cotton Commision’s Second Annual Meeting is coming up on January 28, 2009 and Execuive Director, Richie Seaton, gives us a preview of what to expect. You can pre-registration by going online or calling 229-386-3416. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …

USDA Approves Guaranteed Loan For Cellulosic Ethanol Plant

The USDA Rural Development has approved the first ever loan guarantee to a commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant. The $80 million loan to Range Fuels Inc., Soperton, Ga., comes from the Section 9003 Biorefinery Assistance Program authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

New Administration Expected to Bring New Focus

As we are now in a new administration Mark Lange, chief executive officer with the National Cotton Council, says that he expects the new leadership to bring a different focus on some key issues in agriculture. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …

Shaun Fulford joins Florida Farm Bureau staff

Shaun Fulford has joined Florida Farm Bureau Federation as the Young Farmer & Rancher Leadership Group/Women’s Leadership Committee Coordinator. She will be responsible for providing and coordinating opportunities for education and leadership development for young Farm Bureau members. In addition, she will also work closely with the Florida Farm Bureau women’s program, which supports the organization through activities at the …

Copycat Butterflies

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Dow Introduces Low Odor Lorsban Advanced

Dow AgroSciences has announced they recently received federal registration from EPA for their new LORSBAN®Advanced insecticide, which offers the same benefits of LORSBAN®-4E but uses innovative technology to produce a low-odor, water-based formulation. Brian Timmerman, product manager for LORSBAN®Advanced, said Dow AgroSciences is excited to offer an improvement on a trusted solution that growers have come to rely on. Low …

ACA Convention Nears Pre-registration Deadline

The pre-registration deadline for the 66th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is nearing, as Dr. Billy Powell encourages producers to register now. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …

FL Challenged by Fewer Beef Dollars

Jim Handley, Executive Vice President of the Florida Beef Council, says it’s been tough to make the one-dollar per head beef checkoff dollars stretch due to the many changes not only in the industry but also the economy. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

GA Dairy Producer Supports Beef Checkoff

Dairy farmer Charles C. Rucks from Brooks, Georgia knows how important the beef checkoff is to his operation as he explains that dairy producers are beef producers too. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …

Preview of Speaker Line-Up for GCC Annual Meeting

The Georgia Cotton Commission’s annual meeting is only a week away and Karen Nikitopoulos, Communications-Program Manager for the commission, says that they have a great line-up of speakers to keep the producer informed. The one-day event will include lunch and is free to attend, but pre-registration is appreciated either online or by calling the conference center directly at 229-386-3416. Sponsored …