UGA’s new extension cotton agronomist, Guy Collins, gave his depute presentation during the Georgia Farm Bureau convention where he discussed the departure of 555 and the growing pains of exploring new varieties.
FFB Expecting an Interesting Legislative Year
As we start to look ahead to Florida’s Legislative Session, Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for Florida Farm Bureau says that it could be a very interesting year.
ALFA Members Positive Despite A Difficult Harvest
The Alabama Farmers Federation held their annual meeting earlier this week and president Jerry Newby said the overall mood was very positive.
CO2 Study Showed Mixed Results
Agricultural Research Service scientists have looked at how rising carbon dioxide could affect crops, forests, and pastures and the overall results were mixed.
ASA Looking for Assistance for Growers & Counter Cyclical Payments
The American Soybean Association is making a pitch for assistance for growers as Tyron Spearman has that information along with the latest concerning counter cyclical payments for peanut growers.
FL NRCS Brought Urban and Rural Communities Together for Farm City Week
Organizations across the nation recently celebrated Farm City Week, and Florida NRCS was one of those taking part in the educational opportunity with their annual event which brought the urban and rural communities together to commemorate and emphasize their interdependence on one another.
State Conservation Committee Works with NRCS to Distribute Funds
The Soil and Water Conservation Committee in Alabama works with NRCS to help get conservation efforts on the ground.
Organic Values Questioned
Organic quality may be over rated and Everett Griner tells us how.
Peanut Sales Recover from Salmonella Scare
According to Ryan Lepicier with the National Peanut Board, sales for peanut products continue to be above 2008 levels after the salmonella outbreak back in January.
FFA to be in Tournament of Roses Parade
The FFA will be featured on a float at this years Tournament of Roses Parade saluting that organization’s role in developing careers for youth.