This release in this week from USDA in Washington DC: New Methods Development Laboratory Planned for South Miami, Fla. WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2009–The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) plans to open a new Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection (AQI) and Port Technology Methods Development Laboratory in South Miami, Fla., later this year. Scientists at …
GA Beef Board Busy with Events
The Georgia Beef Board has a variety of events on their calendar, as Ashley Hughes discusses a couple of those they will be attending all in an effort to promote beef across the state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB …
2009 Georgia Peanut Farm Show
The 2009 Georgia Peanut Farm Show is taking place today with a full schedule of peanut production seminars, trade show and award presentations. The Georgia Peanut Farm Show is the largest commodity show in the state, for more information regarding the show or the peanut commission visit their website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober …
Congressman Jack Kingston on Challenges Ahead
As we get into a new year and new administration Congressman Jack Kingston says that there will be challenges to overcome and that it is more important than ever for farmers to get involved. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB …
Food Safety Scares: It Can Happen To ANY Commodity
Reggie Brown of the Florida Tomato Exchange (photo) was a featured speaker in a couple of the sessions at the recent Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference in Savannah, GA. After what he and his industry went through in 2008 due to innaccurate reporting of a salmonella outbreak that did not involve tomatoes at all, Brown had some pointed comments for …
Following Salmonella Case and GA Peanut Farm Show Reminder
Many peanut growers have been following the situation concerning salmonella tied to peanut butter as Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with this along with reminding growers about the annual Georgia Peanut Show coming up Thursday in Albany, Ga. More on salmonella: GA Peanut Show: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Only Two Weeks Until The GCC Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting is only two weeks away and Philip Roberts, Extension Entomologist with the University of Georgia tells us what we can expect during the one day event. Roberts says that there is no cost to attend the conference but pre-registration is appreciated as a lunch will be served. To register contact your county agent or …
GA Legislative Session Underway
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Jim Collins said they have been working for some time talking with various legislators in advance of this years legislative session, which we all know will be focused mostly on budget issues. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …
USDA Issues Final Rule on Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2009 — (USDA) The United States Department of Agriculture today announced details of the final regulation for the mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) program required by the 2002 and 2008 farm bills. The full text of the final rule will be published in the Jan. 15, 2009 Federal Register. The rule becomes effective on March 16, …
Final Crop Estimates Released
The final estimates for the 2008 crop season was released this morning by the National Agriculture Statistics Service, as Tyron Spearman looks at where peanut and other crop numbers came in. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …