From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Jan. 27, 2017) – Earlier this week, landowners scored a victory when a federal district court ruled against the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) for incorrectly claiming jurisdiction over private property. The Corps had claimed a piece of property owned by Hawkes Company, and used by Hawkes to harvest peat, was a “waters …
Broad Support for Georgia Storm Victims
The series of deadly storms that moved across the Southeast this past week, including through southwest Georgia, has brought broad support from many for those victims. And Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar says that includes those in the state capital. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Georgia Cotton Industry Meets in Tifton
A big crowd was on hand for the Georgia Cotton Commission’s 10th Annual Meeting and UGA (University of Georgia) Cotton Production Workshop today in Tifton. Georgia cotton grower Lee Cromley from Bulloch County, who also serves on the Georgia Cotton Commission, was pleased with the various presentations he heard, especially from the various UGA researchers. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Peanut Proud Accepting Donations to Help Storm Victims
Peanut Proud is now accepting donations of money and product for the families and workers involved with the devastating storms and tornadoes in Georgia and Mississippi. Tyron Spearman has details of how you can help. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
CSP Signup Ends February 3
Agricultural producers are being reminded you have until February 3 to sign up for funding through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). NRCS Regional Conservationist for the Southeast, James Tillman, says funding is available and new methods and software for evaluating applications have been put in place to help producers. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers …
Lawmakers Balk at Legal Fees in ‘Water Wars’
News Service of Florida Florida’s costly, complicated lawsuit against Georgia over regional water use reached another milestone Tuesday without any sign of resolution, as state lawmakers balked at escalating legal fees in the case that could reach $41 million this year. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Georgia Beef Board to Talk with Dietitians
The Georgia Beef Board continues working with a variety of folks, including dietitians. And in the beef checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia says the board will be attending an event where it will have a great chance to talk about the many benefits of beef. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Special Awards Given at Georgia Peanut Show
Some special awards were handed out at last week’s Georgia Peanut Farm Show. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded …
GCC Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop is Wednesday
The Georgia Cotton Commission’s annual meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop is coming up this Wednesday, January 25 in Tifton. GCC Executive Director Richey Seaton hopes producers will attend. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending January 20, 2017
In our recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast for the week ending January 20, we talk about former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue being picked to serve as Agriculture Secretary, how efforts to see the withdrawal of WOTUS is happening on three different levels, have information about Southeast lawmakers serving on both the House and Senate Agriculture Committees, strawberries …