A partnership between the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) was developed to provide resources to NCBA state and breed affiliates through a grant, allowing them to extend outstanding educational experiences locally. The mission of the new Cattlemen’s Education Series (CES) is to provide cutting-edge information to beef producers that contributes to increased knowledge, profitability and sustainability. With …
This Week’s Peanut Crop Update
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Southeastern Hay Contest 2019
In the weeks leading up to the Sunbelt Ag Expo, hay and baleage producers across the Southeast are being encouraged to submit entries to the 2019 Southeastern Hay Contest. The premiere forage quality contest is open to producers across 13 states. University of Georgia Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist, Dennis Hancock, says it’s good to send entries after each individual cutting. The …
Looking at the Cotton and Peanut Crop
While a rare July cold front worked its way across the region this week, we’ve been experiencing some hot summer temperatures. And according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, the nation’s cotton crop seems to be flourishing from the heat. And Rippey notes improvement in the nation’s peanut crop. In Alabama, 88 percent of the cotton is squaring, that compares to …
NCC Looking for Market Facilitation Program Details Soon
It’s been two months since the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it would be implementing some $16 billion in programs to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation and trade disruption. According to Reece Langley, National Cotton Council (NCC) vice president of Washington operations, details on the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) are expected soon. Langley says …
Next 50 Years in Peanuts Discussed at APRES
During the recent American Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES) meeting, a panel of key peanut leaders discussed what the industry can expect over the next 50 years. Tyron Spearman was there and has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day Is Thursday
The 2019 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day will be held Thursday, July 25 in Moultrie, Georgia. Farmers are invited to attend and get practical information from the region’s top agricultural scientists about the newest technologies farmers can use to improve their operations. Chip Blalock, Sunbelt Expo executive director, says farmers across the Southeast are invited to a sneak preview of the big …
Talking Peanuts at Growers Conference
The 21st annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is underway at the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The three-day event is providing farmers with information about peanut production, legislative issues, marketing and promotions. AgWired’s Chuck Zimmerman was able to catch up with the executive directors of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, Florida Peanut Producers Association and Georgia Peanut …
Georgia Cotton Commission on Cotton Leafroll Dwarf Virus
Extension professionals in various states across the Southeast have noted the presence of cotton leafroll dwarf virus (CLRDV) in some fields. CLRDV is the causal agent of cotton blue disease. According to Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton, the aphid-transmitted disease is in Georgia. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Day Two
The annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference kicks off this evening in Panama City Beach, Florida. Yesterday, Tyron Spearman looked at what attendees could expect the first full day of the annual event. Today, he runs through what will take place on day two. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …