The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, Georgia Farm Bureau and the University of Georgia Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development are jointly offering a survey to Georgia farmers impacted by COVID-19. This most recent survey was issued in December, but the group is allowing additional time for producers to send in their submissions. The deadline to complete the survey is Feb. …
Bayer’s ThryvOn Technology Moves Forward
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently announced the deregulation of a cotton variety, designated as MON 88702, otherwise known as ThryvOn Technology. It was developed by the Monsanto Company, which is now owned by Bayer. It uses genetic engineering for resistance to certain insects, primarily tarnished plant bugs. APHIS considered all public …
Ag Secretary Designate on Pandemic Lessons-Learned
The Agriculture Secretary-designate recently said responses to the ongoing human pandemic provide basic lessons for dealing with infectious animal disease. Stephanie Ho has the story. During that talk with a coalition of land-grant universities, Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack listed some of the top issues he’s concerned about. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …
Provysol® Fungicide: The Missing Piece of Your Disease Control Puzzle
Complete Your Disease Control Strategy With Provysol® Fungicide Provysol fungicide is bringing new life into the FRAC 3 fungicide group. Its active ingredient, Revysol® fungicide, is the first and only isopropanol azole in peanuts. The unique properties of Provysol fungicide are changing the game for peanut growers who need a solution that delivers a new level of efficacy and simplicity …
South African Farm Labor Exempt from Travel Ban
(AFBF) — The U.S. State Department clarified its ban on non-citizens entering the United States from South Africa. A Biden administration proclamation suspended travel from several countries due to COVID-19 concerns. The State Department clarified that agriculture workers entering the U.S. qualify for national interest exceptions on a case-by-case basis. The American Farm Bureau Federation sent a letter to Secretary …
Alabama Farmers Federation Celebrates Anniversary
(ALFA) — Alabama Farmers Federation kicked off its centennial year and celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Alfa Insurance® this week at the organization’s home office in Montgomery. Founded in 1921, the Federation represents more than 350,000 member families through county organizations in all 67 Alabama counties. Jimmy Parnell, who serves as president of the Federation and Alfa®, said the Federation’s …
Senate Ag Committee Schedules Vilsack Confirmation Hearing
The Senate Agriculture Committee scheduled a confirmation hearing for Agriculture Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack. The committee will meet Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 10:30 a.m. ET, to consider the nomination. Committee leadership, Michigan Democrat Debbie Stabenow and Arkansas Republican John Boozman, made the announcement Wednesday. Vilsack is expected to enjoy a smooth confirmation process. Vilsack previously served as Agriculture Secretary for …
Agriculture Calendar
Looking at agricultural events on the calendar, Tyron Spearman reports while one has been canceled, another one will be held later this week, virtually. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025
Family-Owned Farms Account for 96% of U.S. Farms
Family farms comprise 96% of all U.S. farms and 82% of the value of all agricultural products sold. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently released the data in the 2017 Census of Agriculture Farm Typology report. The report focuses on the family farm, defined as any farm where the majority of the business is owned …
Farmer Co-ops Applaud White House Call to Buy American
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives applauded President Joe Biden’s Buy American executive order signed this week. The action supports manufacturers, businesses and workers to ensure that federal purchasing programs follow Buy American requirements. The order seeks to close loopholes in how domestic content is measured, create a new position at the Office of Management and Budget to oversee the …