Bob McLendon, a Leary, GA, cotton producer, is the recipient of the 2008 Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award. The Baker Award, named for the late California industry leader and NCC President Harry S. Baker, is presented annually to a deserving individual who has provided extraordinary service, leadership and dedication to the U.S. cotton industry. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …
Alabama Agriculture Shows Impressive Increase
With the recent announcement of the 2007 Agriculture Census, Alabama was one of 39 states that showed an increase in farm numbers and Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks says that even though the numbers are encouraging the work is far from done. For more information on the ag census in Alabama visit their website. USDA NASS Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …
Cotton Production Meetings Touring State
Don’t forget the upcoming annual Cotton Production Meetings still traveling throughout the state. For more information regarding the meetings call your local extension agent or for a complete list of the meeting locations and times click here. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Peanut Exports Look Good
Today Tyron Spearman has information he learned at a recent meeting concerning peanut exports and the potential there. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Hard Decisions on Budget Cuts
Both the House and Senate Ag Committees have been meeting this week to explore the issues. One concern of course is the budget cuts and where to ultimately make them. Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson spoke with The House Agricultural and Natural Resources Appropriations Committee regarding one of those proposed cuts and Darly Adams has the details. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …
Cotton Production Meetings are a Unique Opportunity
The annual Cotton Production Meetings are still touring the state educating producers. Richey Seaton, Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says that the meetings are a unique opportunity for the commission, extension service and producers. Click here for the complete list of meetings. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
Producers Invited to Seminar on Hazmat Safety
Producers who live in Florida, Georgia, or Alabama and transport materials such as diesel fuel, gasoline, pesticides, or ammonium nitrate fertilizer across state lines are encouraged to attend a special seminar this Thursday, February 19th. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Survey Suggests Producers to Plant 8.11 Million Acres of Cotton
U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 8.11 million acres of cotton this spring, down 14 percent from 2008, according to the National Cotton Council’s 26th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. Survey respondents through the Southeast indicated declining acreage, except for Florida at the expense of peanuts. Alabama reported the largest percentage reduction at 33 percent, followed by Virginia at …
Peanut Programs Kick in During Salmonella Issue
Due to growers being visionaries in the past, National Peanut Board’s Marie Fenn said a program is now underway to help with the current salmonella issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FL Peanut Producers Busy with Salmonella Issue
Everyone in the peanut industry has been busy dealing with the recent salmonella case, and that includes Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers Association, who told me they’ve had numerous calls on the issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024