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 …
Research Discussed During APRES Meeting
One of the topics discussed during the recent American Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES) meeting was research efforts in the future. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Rains May Not Help the Corn Crop This Year
There’s an old adage that rain makes grain. But according to a report from Mark Oppold, that may not be true for this year’s corn crop. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Florida Cattlemen’s Association: By Producers for Producers
By Will Jordan The Florida Cattlemen’s Association is by producers for producers. Southeast AgNet recently visited with Beaver Yoder, the Florida Cattlemen’s Board of Directors’ new treasurer, to discuss what it means to represent cattle producers from across the state. As a new member of the board of directors, Yoder also shares what makes FCA’s volunteer producer leadership so strong. …
Sustainability is Regular Business for Cattlemen
By Will Jordan Sustainability is a constant topic in conversations with both advocates and activists. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO, Colin Woodall, shares thoughts on sustainability and the beef industry. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
The Beef Checkoff and Contracting Partners
By Will Jordan Funding beef promotion, the Beef Checkoff is a vital part of ensuring beef is the choice of consumers. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO, Colin Woodall, explains the relationship between the Checkoff and its contracting partners. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024