The National Cattlemen’s Foundation has announced they are accepting applications for the 2022-2023 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship. Ten scholarships of $1,500 each will be given to outstanding students pursuing careers in the beef industry. Introduced in 1989, the scholarship identifies and encourages talented students who will play an important role in the future of food production. Students studying education, …
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Holding Enrollment Webinars
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol will present six live enrollment webinars over the next few weeks that will focus on how the program helps U.S. growers meet the changing demands from their end customer while also better documenting and verifying the sustainability practices and advances already incorporated into their farms. Launched in 2020, the Trust Protocol is a farm level, …
Georgia Virtual Workshop for Small and Beginning Livestock and Forage Producers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia invites small and beginning livestock and forage producers to participate in a virtual workshop being held September 23rd. The event, being conducted through Team Agriculture Georgia and USDA in Georgia, will run that day from 9am-11am. The propose of the workshop is to introduce participants to conservation minded practices for all types of livestock and …
Andra Johnson Named Dean of UF/IFAS Extension and Director of Florida Cooperative Extension Service
(GAINESVILLE, FL/September 7, 2021) — Andra Johnson, associate director of Penn State Extension, will be the next dean of UF/IFAS Extension and director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the University of Florida announced on Tuesday. Johnson will assume the role on November 1. Johnson will lead UF/IFAS’ statewide network of more than 650 faculty educators and scientists, whose programs …
Georgia Beef Board Kicks Off Ag in the Classroom
Getting the beef message out to Georgia students is another important aspect of the Beef Checkoff program, and a variety of materials were developed for teachers and students to help do this. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are once again kicking off another year of their Ag in the Classroom. From recipes to beef …
SE Hay Short Course Starts This Week
The University of Florida, University of Georgia and Auburn University forage teams wants to remind producers the new SE Hay Short Course kicks off this week. Marcelo Wallau, Assistant Professor – Forage Extension Specialist with the UF Agronomy Department says it starts August 19th with the first of two online meetings. The SE Hay Course is an opportunity to learn more about hay production, machinery …
Before You Spray
We often think about pesticide safety and best management practices when we are in the field spraying. You’re outside, you’re potentially exposed to the pesticide, and a gust of wind in the wrong direction could send it flying back into your face. However, your first interaction with pesticides on spray day takes place well before you step foot in the …
GDA Produce Safety Alliance to Hold In-Person Training Session
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has announced they will hold an in-person Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training August 12 in Tifton. According to GDA Produce Safety Education and Outreach Coordinator Maggie Brown, sign up for that training event is underway. The Grower Training Course satisfies the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement that requires at least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm …
Producers Invited to Take Part in SE Hay Short Course
An expansion of the extension effort of the Southeastern Hay Contest has been announced. The University of Florida, University of Georgia and Auburn University forage teams are promoting a new event on hay production. It’s called the SE Hay Short Course, where producers and forage specialists from multiple states can take part in this inaugural event. Marcelo Wallau, assistant professor – forage extension …
USDA Funding Risk Management Education for Underserved Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $1 million in funding for universities and nonprofits to develop risk management training and educational tools aimed to assist historically underserved farmers and ranchers. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) Acting Administrator, Richard Flournoy, says they are funding nine projects to help producers effectively manage long-term risks and challenges. The nine projects …