By Clint Thompson The Southeast is not out of the woods for a late frost event, which could be costly for peach producers and blueberry growers in Georgia and Alabama. Pam Knox, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension climatologist, said some blueberry farmers are especially concerned since their plants have already started producing a crop. “Because it’s been such a warm …
Cotton Farmers Need to Avoid Applying too Much Nitrogen
By Clint Thompson Too much nitrogen in your cotton crop this season can damage potential yields and lead to pest outbreaks, according to Audrey Gamble, an assistant professor and Extension specialist at Auburn University. “Cotton, in particular, we have to put out nitrogen to ensure maximize yields, but we can also start to see a yield penalty when we put …
SLE Rodeo Coming in Two Weeks
With March here, that means it’s about time for the 2020 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo. It will be held March 19-21 in Montgomery, Alabama. This past year, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) hired Lauren Wilson to take over as the new Director of Rodeo Programs, and she told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman all about this year’s event. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Alabama Message to Potential Hemp Growers: Know What You’re Getting Into
By Clint Thompson Auburn University Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist Katelyn Kesheimer has a message for all farmers interested in growing hemp this year: Know what you’re getting into. During this year’s hemp meetings, which continue in March throughout Alabama, Kesheimer and other specialists are discussing economics, insects, weeds and diseases that are associated with hemp production. “We’re very clear …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 02-28-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended February 28, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-February 28, 2020, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 8,700 head compared to 9,650 last week and 9,047 …
Cover Crops Play Vital Role in Soil Conservation
(ACES) — Heavy bouts of rainfall and strong storms created the perfect scenario for Alabama producers to talk about the many benefits of planting cover crops during the winter season. Audrey Gamble, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System soil scientist, said the weather throughout winter months in Alabama has allowed for thought-provoking conversations surrounding use of cover crops and off-season land …
Alabama EQIP Sign-Up Deadline is Friday
Alabama State Conservationist Ben Malone with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service reminds farmers, ranchers and private landowners in Alabama to apply for financial and technical assistance through the 2020 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) by Friday, Feb. 28. “NRCS works hard to help eligible farmers, ranchers and private landowners plan and carry out conservation practices that can benefit all Alabama’s …
Pate Discusses Hemp Program in Alabama
Last fall, the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) accepted hemp applications from eligible growers, processors/handlers and universities in preparation for the second year of the program. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture, Rick Pate, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that last year’s roll-out of the hemp program was real successful and the number of applications for this year have quadrupled. …
More Alabama Auxin Herbicide Trainings Planned in March
We’ve been passing along information about auxin herbicide trainings in Alabama to help producers fulfill their Xtendimax, FeXapan and Engenia label requirements. The training sessions, put together by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), continue in March in various locations. The program is designed to help applicators reduce herbicide drift incidents with susceptible crops and also provide information on technical …
Alabama Peanut Referendum Vote is April 9
(APPA) — The Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) has been certified by the Alabama Board of Agriculture and Industries as the authorized association to conduct a referendum among the peanut producers in the State of Alabama to determine whether or not an assessment shall be collected on all peanuts marketed in Alabama. Notice is hereby given that the referendum will …