by Will Jordan Last week The Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa drew big crowds and offered excellent seminars for growers and those interested in the industry. One of those in attendance was the crowned representative of the Florida citrus industry, Miss Florida Citrus, Casana Fink. Once known as the Florida Citrus Queen, serving as an ambassador for Florida’s …
There’s a Milk for Everyone
by Wil Jordan Though facing serious competition from products labeled as milk, dairy continues to be a vital part of the global diet, no matter your preference of product. Dairy producers work hard to produce a wholesome product and because of its unique fat behavior, you can feel good about consuming dairy, according to Dr. Chris Cifelli, Senior Vice President …
Special Day for the Oppold’s
Most every day in our Southeast AgNet Bottomline report, Mark Oppold brings us the latest in market information, But today, he talks about a special event in his household. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Rebuilding the Cowherd: The Road Ahead
by Will Jordan Following record culling numbers in 2022, cattle prices are seeing all-time highs. As producers begin to rebuild the U.S. cowherd, it will be a slow process. According to Holden Ramey, Analyst with CattleFax, strong cattle prices may be here for a while. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …
Georgia Peanuts: Late Start but Looking Good
By Will Jordan Georgia’s peanut crop is progressing well though it experienced a late start. Scott Monfort, Extension Peanut Agronomist from the University of Georgia shares more on the current crop. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
External Factors Impact Georgia’s Cotton Crop Maturity
By Will Jordan Georgia’s cotton crop has faced several hurdles already as we move into August. Early-season cool weather, intense deer pressure and widespread plant bug damage have played a serious role in delaying the maturity of this year’s crop. During the Georgia Cotton Commission’s mid-Year meeting in Statesboro, Georgia, last week, Southeast AgNet visited with Camp Hand, Extension Cotton …
Global Diet Study Reinforces National Dairy Council Research
By Will Jordan A new study recently published in the European Heart Journal concluded that whole-fat dairy serves as a heart-healthy source of nutrition and is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality in all world regions. To learn more about the heart healthfulness of dairy, we visited with Dr. Chris Cifelli, Senior Vice President of Nutrition …
Alabama Junior Cattlemen Hold Annual Roundup
The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) held their annual Roundup this past weekend in Montgomery. Young folks from across the state were on hand to participate in a variety of events. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Field Services Reid McGuire said it was another good year. As Reid mentioned, the event is sponsored in part each year by the Alabama Beef Checkoff program. …
Sunbelt Research Farm Beneficial for Peanut Farmers
By Will Jordan The Sunbelt Ag Expo, North America’s Premier Farm Show, held its annual July Field Day last week at the Darrell Williams Research Farm in Moultrie. We caught up with Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist to discuss their work. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …
Georgia Beef Board Pleased with Steak Showdown
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) hosted a big event this past weekend at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. An event that GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin was pleased with. And he also tells Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about more events coming up this week, and about a new staff member that’s been hired. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …