This year’s cotton crop is at varied stages of emergence and University of Georgia Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kimmerait, says that it needs proactive management.
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending July 17th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
White Mold Problems in Peanuts
For peanut growers, University of Georgia Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kemerait says you need to be looking out for white mold which is starting to show up in some fields.
Provost for White Mold Control
When it comes to white mold control, District Sales Manager for Bayer Crop Science John Hand, wants to remind growers Provost is the product to help you do just that.
GA Cattle Operation Regional ESAP Winner
As announced this week at the Cattle Industry Summer meeting, the 2009 Environmental Stewardship Award honoree representing our area in Region II is Greenview Farms located in southwest Georgia. To learn more about the Environmental Stewardship Award visit environmentalstewardship.org.
Congressional Hearings Underway re Food Safety Overhaul
Farmers, Administration officials and Congressional leaders get deeper into proposals to overhaul the food safety system. Hear more in this report.
Livestock Industry Concerns of Food Safety Act
Representatives of various livestock groups have joined together to voice their concern over the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009.
Kill Him!
There is an unnecessary fear of snakes, and today Everett Griner tells us what this is.
Unusual Year Brings Variety of Insect Concerns
This year’s diverse cotton crop currently has growers dealing with a variety of emergence and Philip Roberts Extension Entomologist with the University of Georgia, says that can also mean a variety of insect issues.
CIFOR Issues Final Guidelines
The Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response has released its final Guidelines to provide model practices to use in foodborne disease outbreaks.