(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – In 2006 an expert panel was formed with members from select International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) member countries. The panel, named the Social, Environmental and Economic Performance (SEEP) of Cotton Production, was created as a result of deliberations during the ICAC’s 65th Plenary Meeting that year. The objective of the panel was to provide objective, science-based information …
Ag in Review for the Week of September 13, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …
USDA Approves 2009 Disaster Assistance to Help Alabama Farmers
MONTGOMERY – Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Ron Sparks has announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved disaster assistance for 2009 for farmers and producers across the United States. The disaster assistance will include a Crop Assistance Program, a Lost Poultry Contract Assistance Program, and an Aquaculture Grant Program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …
AL NRCS Launches Pigweed Initiative
As Palmer amaranth has now moved into Alabama, John Curtis, Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist, says they have allocated special funds to target the glyphosate resistant pest in five Alabama counties: Barbour, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, and Russell. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …
GA Cotton Producers Give Their Opinions on 2010 Cotton Crop
It’s been a hot and often dry summer for many cotton producers and Georgia Cotton Commission board chair, Louie Perry, and board member, Jimmy Webb, both give their thoughts on how they believe the crop is fairing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
F.A.D.
Everett Griner tells us how this affects the American farmer and also has some good advice. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members …
Special New Grower Assistance Programs will Help SE Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced some new assistance programs for segments of agriculture that may not have been as protected under Farm Bill disaster programs. Assistance for Field Crops: Download Audio Assistance for Aquaculture Producers Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …
Crop Disaster Assistance Still Being Worked Out
The Department of Agriculture has come up with approximately 550 million dollars to compensate producers who suffered weather-related crop losses in 2009, which is a little more than one-third of the 1.5 billion dollars Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Blanche Lincoln has been seeking. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Expanding BioFuels Market
Workshops concerning the expansion the U.S. biofuels market are being held across Florida as Bill Vasden Jr., Chairman of the Florida Feedstock Growers Association, said these could create new revenue opportunities for many growers. Download Audio To learn more go to FloridaFeedstockGrowers.com Click below for a schedule of the upcoming meetings… Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
Cotton Board Still Focusing on Core Objectives with a Lower Budget
Due to the recent difficult times here in the cotton industry, budgets are lower in 2010, but President and CEO of Cotton Incorporated, Berrye Worsham, says they continue to focus on key issues affecting growers and the industry as a whole. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …