In this edition of Specialty Crop News, a special Agri-View featuring background about Southeast AgNet commentary writer Everett Griner, who is among just a handful of people in the nation who can say he has been in the radio business since the days before audio tape recording was even invented! At 82 years young, Ev has been on-the-air since prior …
Controlling Fertilizer Inputs
With Input prices putting a pinch on producers, Larry Sanders President of Specialty Fertilizer Products says they have a few tools to help maximize your dollar. Sanders says that for more information regarding how these products can help you and to see research and testimonials log on to their website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
USDA Declares Georgia Drought
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) granted Governor Sonny Perdue’s request for a primary disaster designation for 158 counties based on production losses due to drought and excessive temperatures. The designation was sent in response to Governor Perdue’s request submitted in November. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Cotton Board Working For Producers
With the current economic forecast looking a little cloudy, Cotton Incorporated’s Director of Agriculture Research Ed Barnes says they want producers to know that they doing everything they can to ensure a sunnier outlook. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Food & Water Watch: Imports Hurting U S Farmers, Consumers
Patrick Woodall with Washington D C-based Food & Water Watch says international trade deals like NAFAT and CAFTA and others involving food often put U S farmers at a disadvantage and U S consumers on the defensive. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Peanut Exports are Up and GA offers Young Peanut Farmer Award
Looking at the latest numbers for peanut exports, while not as much as last month, they are still up which is good news for growers. Tyron Spearman looks at those and also talks about a new award put together by the Georgia Peanut Commission called the “Outstanding Young Peanut Farmer Award.” More on peanut exports: GA peanut farmer award: Sponsored …
GA Beef Industry Not all Gloom and Doom
While we seem to hear a lot of negative news Robert Fountain, Jr. a cattlemen from Adrian, Georgia and a representative on the Georgia Beef Board, says it’s not all gloom and doom for the beef industry right now. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
GCA President Working on Membership
President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Mike McCravy, says despite the econimic times building membership in the association is still a priority of his. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …
New National Egg Processing Center
A national research center aimed at ensuring that table eggs are safe for consumers and that the $4.9 billion U.S. egg industry continues to thrive has been established at Auburn University. Center director and AU poultry science professor Patricia Curtis says that the center will ensure that consumers continue to have access to safe, healthy and affordable eggs. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Beef Checkoff Survey Underway
The annual random survey of producers nationwide to measure understanding and support of the beef checkoff and gather input is now underway. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …