Longtime Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), Richey Seaton, has announced he will retire effective August 1, 2020. Seaton told Southeast AgNet that it has been a privilege for him to work for the cotton producers of Georgia. (please post the GCC release here) Richey Seaton to Retire From Georgia Cotton Commission; Sills to Serve as Executive Director …
Peanut Crop Update
The 2020 peanut crop continue to develop here in the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has an update on how it looks across the region. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …
U.K. Still Resisting Agriculture Inclusion in U.S. Trade Talks
United Kingdom officials in London are launching an advisory group that will focus on protecting the interests of British farmers during the upcoming high-stakes trade negotiations with the United States. Liz Truss, International Trade Secretary for the United Kingdom, says, “Trade pacts with other nations must be fair and reciprocal to our farmers, and must not compromise on our high …
Lighthizer: Ready for the US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) officially begins today, July 1. According to a story from Stephanie Ho, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says the U.S. is ready for the trade agreement. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …
North American Meat Institute: USMCA’s Entry Into Force Ensures Acces to Critical Markets for Meat, Poultry
Meat & Poultry Industry Exports $5.5 Billion Annually to Canada & Mexico WASHINGTON, DC – The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) released the following statement on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entry into force: “The U.S. meat and poultry industry exports $5.5 billion annually in products to Canada and Mexico,” said Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts. “This …
NCBA on Finalization of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule
The Trump Administration’s new and scaled-back Waters of the U.S. rule became law June 22 after last-minute attempts to block it. But a federal judge denied an effort to prevent implementation of the new regulation, which is now called the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR). National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Chief Environmental Counsel, Scott Yager, discusses the NWPR, which went …
Syngenta Touts Two Fungicides for Peanut Producers
By Clint Thompson Peanuts are planted across the Southeast. It is time for farmers to start thinking about how to protect their crop this year against two persistent diseases – white mold and leaf spot. According to Wilson Faircloth, agronomic service representative with Syngenta, two products that growers should keep in mind because of their long-lasting effectiveness are Miravis and …
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Postponed Until 2021
The 2020 Southern Peanut Growers Conference has been postponed until July 15-17, 2021. All rooms will be released by Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort. If you wish to keep your room reservation, you will have 24 hours to call in and re-secure your room. The conference room rate will be honored for all rooms. Call Crystal at 850-235-4951 to re-secure …
Georgia Cattlemen Pleased With Passage of Senate Bill 211
Last Friday, the annual Georgia Legislative Session wrapped up in Atlanta. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, discusses bills of interest and how the budget fared for agriculture. He told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they were very excited about the passage of Senate Bill 211. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
U.S. Peanut Acreage is Up 6%
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its 2020 planted acreage reports today, and the numbers show planted area for peanuts is estimated at 1.51 million acres in 2020. Tyron Spearman reports that is up 6% from last year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …