Experts are saying that the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak that continued last year could have an even bigger impact in 2020. The Guardian says that the highly-contagious virus that is fatal to pigs is still spreading at a rapid rate. While human attention is on the COVID-19 outbreak, the concern is growing around the world that countries are not …
Carving a ‘Niche’ in Global Meat Export Markets
While meats such as bison and lamb are considered niche in some global export markets, efforts continue to expand market access for, and education about, those products. Rod Bain 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 …
Peanut Crop Update, Part 2
Tyron Spearman discussed on Tuesday how peanut planting is progressing in Georgia and what some of the possible issues with the crop are. Today, he looks at the progress in both Alabama and Florida and what the concerns may be for the crop in those two states. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …
USDA Offering $5 Million in Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making available up to $5 million for wetland mitigation banks. This funding, through the Wetland Mitigation Program, is available to help conservation partners develop or establish mitigation banks to help agricultural producers maintain eligibility for USDA programs. “Wetlands are critically important to the health of our natural resources …
DMI’s Harden Discusses Coronavirus Crisis Response
The dairy industry is just one of many in agriculture to really feel the effects of the COVID-19, and organizations within the industry have worked hard to help struggling producers across the country. Krysta Harden, executive vice president, global environmental strategy, for Dairy Management Inc. and Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, explains how DMI has responded to the coronavirus crisis. …
Peanut Crop Update
Peanut planting continues across the southeast, but as Tyron Spearman reports, there are concerns about the crop in some areas. 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 LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Lower Prices Received by Livestock Producers in April
USDA’s April Agricultural Prices Report shows livestock, poultry and dairy producers received less price for their commodities compared to the prior month. Rod Bain has the story. Â 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 …
Georgia Promotes Beef Month in Various Ways
May Beef Month has wrapped up, and Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin explains how the overall Beef Checkoff promotion went this year. For more information about your Beef Checkoff, go to the GBB website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Georgia Cotton Producers Encouraged to Contact FSA Offices
Sign-up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) started last week at local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices. But Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC’s) Taylor Sills wants to make sure cotton producers not only sign up for that, but passes along a reminder about other programs that need to be taken care of too. For more information contact the Georgia …
Cotton, Peanut Planting Update
According to the latest numbers from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), cotton and peanut planting continues to progress. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey first says cotton planting progress is approaching the two-thirds mark. But Rippey says peanut planting is nearing completion. In Alabama, 92% of the cotton crop has been planted, which compares to 91% last year. The 5-year …