A new proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency has agriculture officials nationwide worried and thus all farmers are urged to send a message to EPA letting them know how regulation of greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act would adversely affect their operation. But you must do this by this Friday, November 28th to meet the EPA’s comment deadline. Comments …
GA Watermelon Assoc Annual Meeting Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2009
The Georgia Watermelon Association is currently making plans for their annual meeting and Watermelon Queen Contest to be held January 29 – February 1, 2009 at the Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club in Cordele, Georgia. The event offers exhibits, networking and recreational opportunities, and educational sessions designed to bring the most up-to-date and relevant information to the watermelon industry. …
SE Regional Fruit & Veggie Conference Jan 9-11, Savannah, GA
SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference Announces Sold Out Trade Show The SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, sponsored by the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association and South Carolina Peach Council, announces the 2009 trade show has been completely sold out. The trade show provides conference attendees the opportunity to compare products, talk with industry representatives, observe demonstrations, and learn …
Cotton Prices
The November crop forecast shows a decrease in production from October nationwide, but an increase here in Georgia. Still, production is well below last year and so are prices, according to Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …
GA Producing Beef for Overseas Markets
Robert Fountain, Jr. of Adrian, Ga. is a member of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and a CBB representative on the U.S. Meat Export Federation Board, who says it all starts with the individual producer as their beef checkoff is overseas working to create market opportunities for their product. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of …
Growers-Get ready for “DRIVE GREEN”!
John Deere is about ready to kick off its series of events throughout much of the eastern part of the U S to promote its new line of tractors and equipment for specialty crops. The first four events are “previews” that will be held in Florida in early December, where growers and customers will have a hands-on chance to “Drive …
Peanut Harvest Continues
Southeast AgNet’s Tyron Spearman fills us in on the current numbers from the harvest. Tyron also gives us more information from the recent meeting of the American Peanut Shellers Assn. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember …
American Peanut Shellers Assn. Meeting Held
Tyron Spearman has information discussed at this meeting and shares it with us. Other news covered by Tyron in this report concerns the nutrition guidelines for foods going on the food pyramid and when the USDA will issue these new guidelines. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
NCBA Introduces Young Producers Council
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is looking to its younger members to be more actively invloved by implementing the Young Producers Council. The council is geared toward members ages 18-35 and intended to assist the next generation in gaining leadership experiences in the industry. Nate Yeager says that information on the new council can be found by searching the internet …
GA Checkoff Increasing Beef Demand
One of the members of the Georgia Beef Board, Robert Fountain, Jr. of Adrian, talks about how beef checkoff dollars are working to promote U.S. beef. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …