We are a little bit more than halfway through the county cotton production meetings this year around Georgia. Extension economist Don Shurley with the UGA Cotton Team says even though there is no farm bill yet, he thinks growers are looking at other factors to determine their planting decisions. Click here to see a list of county meetings yet to …
More Food Animal Vets Needed
We are all waiting for a farm bill to be completed, but did you knowĂ‚Â in the Senate version of the bill there is a section to help with the problem of a lack of food animal veterinarians inĂ‚Â our country? It’s there and those involvedĂ‚Â are hoping it makes it through the conference committee. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Peanut Price Per Pound
The latest price per pound information for peanuts is available, as Tyron Spearman looks at the numbers. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
Export Growth
At the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, last week, Undersecretary Mark Keenum announced that US agricultural exports are now expected to hit another record with growth of nearly 20 percent compared to last year. High-value product exports such as fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, combined with animal products are forecast to rise a combined $3.5 billion in 2008 to record …
Alabama Conservation Innovation
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is looking to award grants for new ideas in conservation through the Conservation Innovation Grants. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Nematode Control Issues
Nematodes are among the topics being discussed at county cotton production meetings in Georgia this year, according to Bob Kemerait with the UGA Cotton Team. Click here to see a list of meetings still to be held. Report (1:00 mp3) Meanwhile, Dow AgroSciences has gotten approval for TELONE® II soil fumigant to help Georgia cotton growers control nematodes at planting …
New Florida State Conservationist on Partnerships
Florida’s new state conservationist Carlos Suarez is excited about the opportunity to serve the landowners of Florida with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
AL Cattleman Receives Ag Alumni Honor
Three men were inducted into the Auburn Agricultural Alumni Association’sĂ‚Â Hall of Honor last week, one of those beingĂ‚Â well known cattle producerĂ‚Â Ned Ellis of Ft. Deposit. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …
FL Beef for Heart Month
February isĂ‚Â American Heart Month and the beef checkoff in Florida has been working all month in a promotion where consumers can learn more about the healthy aspects of beef. Ă‚Â Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
GA Pleased with Beef Backer Winners
Two companies the Georgia Beef Board works with in the state recently received National Beef Backer awards for theirĂ‚Â promotional efforts. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …