From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Georgia cotton farmers voted to renew the marketing order for Georgia cotton by passing the referendum with an 87% favorable vote. The affirmative vote renews the $1 bale assessment which funds the Georgia Cotton Commission. The Commission is charged by law with providing programs of research, promotion and education on behalf of Georgia cotton …
Hemp Research Bill Introduced in Alabama Legislature
A new bill of interest to agriculture was introduced this week during the 2016 Alabama Legislative Session in Montgomery. Leigha Cauthen, Executive Director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, tells us about the Hemp Research Bill along with an update on other action that took place. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Challenge 2050 Project
The University of Florida/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences proudly offers the Global Leadership & Change Certificate, for undergraduates at any level or degree program focused on the challenges associated with a growing population predicted to exceed nine billion by the year 2050. UF’s new president, Kent Fuchs (Fox), is excited about this Challenge 2050 opportunity for students. Download …
Citrus Industry This Week: Using Bactericides on Citrus; Crop Forecast Changes
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on everything you need to know about bactericides and the results of the latest citrus crop forecast. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Georgia PB&J Day set for Wednesday at State Capitol
From the Georgia Peanut Commission: TIFTON, Ga. (March 10, 2016) March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods! The Georgia peanut industry plans to celebrate by hosting the 2016 Georgia PB&J Day at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia. The event kicks off Wednesday morning March 16, 2016, and will be held in …
National Plant a Flower Day
Saturday, March 12th is National Plant a Flower Day. This is why you’ll want to get your green thumb on this weekend and head to the garden. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Watching GATE Discussions
The Georgia General Assembly is scheduled to convene again on Friday, which will be day 35 of the 40 day session. And according to Charles Hall, executive director of the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association, one of the big issues for their growers and others in agriculture across the state is the GATE card. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Florida Landowners Invited to a Quail Management Workshop
Florida landowners are being invited to attend a Quail Management Workshop to learn about quail habitat, management and predator control at the Gum Creek Lodge in Baker, Florida on March 31. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Pleased with Results of NRCS Programs in Alabama
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist in Alabama, Ben Malone, knows there have been many programs implemented in his state over the years which have worked to improve our natural resources and environment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Kubota’s New M7 Tractor
Kubota’s New M7 Will be the Largest Tractor Ever Produced by the Company Kent Brown senior product manager for Ag Tractors spoke with us about Kubota’s new M7 tractor, the largest model ever produced by the global tractor company. The M7 has approximately 170 HP, which is a huge step from the first tractor Kubota ever released in America in …