Farmers in Alabama, Georgia and most of Florida can expect to receive substantial amount of rainfall over the next few weeks, said Pam Knox, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Agricultural Climatologist. It should help alleviate some of the drought-like conditions that are being experienced in all three states. “I looked at the forecast for the next two weeks and it …
New Online Reporting Tool for Unsolicited Seed Packages
Given the large quantity of inquiries regarding unsolicited packages containing seeds that appear to have originated from China, the Georgia Department of Agriculture has developed an online resource for reporting and instructing on proper disposal of the seeds.  “Thankfully, our seed lab has not found anything nefarious in the mysterious packets so far, but that does not mean we …
Peanut Market Update
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American Dairy Coalition Calls for Whole Milk to Return to Schools
The American Dairy Coalition wants to bring whole milk back to U.S. school lunchrooms. According to the proposed Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025, whole milk will continue to be banned from schools across the nation. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines are only updated and published every five years. The coalition says, “the time is now to ensure whole milk can once …
ANCW President Says COVID-19 Presented a Challenging Change
One of those attending the recent Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting was American National CattleWomen (ANCW) President Evelyn Greene from Auburn, Alabama. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked to her about what ANCW has done the past few months during the COVID-19 Pandemic and what she was able to take in during the recent meetings in Colorado. ANCW is a voice …
Southeastern Farmer of Year Announcement Postponed to ’21
Contact: Becca Turner(229) 985-1968 x2228 North America’s Premier Farm Show, the Sunbelt Ag Expo, has provided a venue for the agricultural industry to conduct business for 42 years. In a July 24 press release, the Sunbelt Ag Expo announced that its Board of Directors voted to cancel the 43rd Annual show scheduled for October 20-22, 2020. Due to the cancellation …
No Ambitious Promotions for Peanuts
According to information presented during a recent event, the lack of an ambitious promotion for peanuts is hurting sales right now. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
UGA Southeast Research and Education Center to host annual field day online
By Josh Paine for UGA CAES News University of Georgia faculty will share the latest research on cotton, soybeans, corn and other southeast Georgia crops during the annual Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center Field Day held online Aug. 12. Research and Extension faculty will present current research conducted at the Midville facility to include agronomic, pest and disease management …
Peanut Crop Update
According to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the peanut crop in some areas of the Southeast is seeing a lack of soil moisture. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest weekly report.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
Promoting Benefits of the Beef Checkoff in Georgia
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is proud to work on behalf of Georgia’s Beef Producers by working in the areas of education, promotion and research. GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin encourages producers across the state to learn more about the checkoff, what all it does and the programs that are available. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …