The fall season can be an extemely busy time for the Georgia Beef Board as various fairs and events present great opportunities to promote beef to consumers. Carla Kelsoe, president of the Georgia Cattlewomen, says that the GCWA tries to do their part to make sure the consumer is fully informed, especially focusing on women and children with recipes and …
Georgia National Fair Planning New Arena
The Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry is planning a new covered arena to help with the growing number of junior cattle shows. Jim Floyd, director of agriculture and youth, says that the current arena is too small for the amount of cattle the youth have and that the new air conditioned facility should help make the shows more …
USDA Awards More Than $28 Million in Specialty Crop Research
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2008 – Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced that USDA has awarded more than $28 million through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) to solve critical specialty crop agriculture issues, address priorities and solve problems through multifunctional research and extension. The Specialty Crop Research Initiative was established by the 2008 Farm Bill to support the specialty crop …
John Deere Kicks Off Drive Green & New Compact Tractor Lineup
This week in Sarasota, Florida John Deere is holding an ag media event to kick off its “Drive Green” campaign. We’re on the scene here in south Florida for this event. Hear more in this report and be sure to stay tuned to Southeast AgNet for more information. Sponsoring this report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in …
Southeast Places at World Dairy Expo
Some folks from the Southeast did well at the recent World Dairy Expo held in Wisconsin. To learn more click here: World Dairy Expo Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Cotton Physiology Research at UGA
At the recent Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day in Tifton, producers heard from Glen Ritchie with the University of Georgia’s cotton physiology about some of the cotton research projects they have going. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …
USDA To Launch Public Access Incentive for Conservation Reserve
RENO, Nev., Oct. 3, 2008 – Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today said that USDA would fully implement President George W. Bush’s directive to offer incentives to farmers and ranchers for opening up their land in the Conservation Reserve Program to the public for hunting, fishing, bird watching and other recreational activities. Schafer made the announcement at the White House Conference …
Cotton Story Kit
Telling the story of cotton to school children is the goal of a new kit produced by the Georgia Cotton Commission, according to program manager Karen Nikitopoulos. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …
GA Thank a Farmer Campaign
The Georgia Young Farmers Association has a brand new campaign underway to remind consumers how important farmers across the state are to them. Harry Thompson says they have a variety of information available about the industry so people can learn more about the food and fiber production across the state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied …
Peanut Stocks are Down & GA Sales Tax Days Underway
Tyron Spearman looks at the latest peanut stocks and processing numbers and also reminds those in Georgia about the sales tax days underway to help conserve energy. Peanut Stocks Report GA Sales Tax Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …