The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Team remind growers about the importance of early-season pest management. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, provides producers tips that should help their crop continue to flourish. “Conditions have been fantastic. A lot of the folks that I’m talking to say it might be the best stand they’ve had …
RCCP Improved through NRCS Allotment
The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). That’s Karen Woodrich with NRCS. RCPP leverages a voluntary approach to conservation that expands the reach of conservation efforts and climate-smart agriculture through public-private partnerships. Increased funding for fiscal year 2023 is …
Exports Provide Optimism for Red Meat Industry
Red meat exports provided some optimism during the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference. John Herath has more details. Also addressing the USMEF Spring Conference was former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson who gave attendees a look inside discussions for the next Farm Bill. Peterson urged the industry to press trade issues to the top of the discussion as …
NPPC Applauds USDA Pork Purchase
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pleased with the recent news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed plans for a Section 32 purchase of $50.1 million of pork for distribution to various food nutrition and assistant programs. Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1935 authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make commodity purchases, entitlement purchases, and disaster …
FCA Convention Preregistration Ends Soon
The 2023 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show is just three weeks away, with the annual event scheduled for June 20-22 at the JW Marriott in Marco Island. But pre-registration ends in a few days, and FCA Director of Field Services Dusty Holley encourages online registrations through their membership database system. FCA Convention pre-registrations by mail need to be postmarked by June …
Dairy Market Report: Milk Prices Under Pressure
According to the latest Dairy Market Report, provided by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), milk prices are under pressure. It’s noted the current extended period of milk production growth has so far been the weakest of all such periods since 1996, but downward pressure on prices continues even as inflation ebbs and consumer demand for dairy products recovers. Production of most …
AJCA Round-up Registration is Underway
The 2023 Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) Round-up is coming up July 20-23 in Montgomery, and juniors across the state are urged to take part in the annual event. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that registration for it is underway. For more information about the AJCA Round-up or about promotional events sponsored by the Alabama Beef …
Learn About GMOs with the FDA
There’s a new resource to help consumers learn more about GMOs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Feed Your Mind is an Agricultural Biotechnology Education and Outreach Initiative that was first launched in March 2020 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …
USMEF Conference Examines Industry Challenges and Opportunities
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held their annual Spring Conference last week in Minneapolis, Minnesota. USMEF senior staff updated members on industry efforts to expand the international footprint for U.S. red meat and bolster demand for underutilized pork, beef and lamb cuts. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom gave an overview of the competitive landscape, identifying and detailing a number of …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”. Commissioner, today we celebrate National Memorial Day, so can you tell us what the day means to you? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …