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In a story from the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB), Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), says the screwworm, a parasitic pest, is likely to cross the southern border of the United States later this summer. “It’s no longer a question of whether we see a return of the new world screwworms in the U.S., …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) annual mid-year meeting is a little more than a month away. Registration is ongoing for the event, scheduled for Wednesday, July 23 at the Nesmith-Lane Conference Center in Statesboro, Georgia. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, discussed the significance of this year’s event. “The mid-year meeting is an important …
Well, peanut farming in America is a lifestyle. That’s the word from the PQ folks at the PQ Magazine with the National Peanut Board. They say peanut farming is more than just a profession, it’s a way of life passed down through generations and rooted in tradition and constantly evolving through innovation. One person they feature is Casey Cox Kerr. …
Tyron Spearman reports peanut farmers invest each year in promotions through the National Peanut Board. Trying to build the market of peanuts and peanut butter, they’ve just completed a survey by the Bannum Group that reveals compelling insights about generalization of food choices and why you make those choices. They say now with 85% of the U.S. adults having eaten …
With the release of the Senate’s version of the “Big Beautiful Bill”, livestock industry groups are noting their support of the language in the bill. The US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry released their legislative text for the Big Beautiful Bill Earlier this week including support for the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, the National Animal …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation have announced the featured speakers for the General Session I at this year’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference. The speakers include Taylor Singleton, University of Georgia (UGA) assistant professor and Extension sustainability specialist; Mark Abney, UGA peanut entomologist; and Wilson Faircloth, agronomic service representative with Syngenta. The trio …
Peanut farmers invest each year on a checkoff program to promote peanuts around the world. In the USA, the National Peanut Board is officially the sponsor of the program, and they just checked off a new program called the 2025 Health Nut Club. It’s a campaign which was held in April and May on the campus peanut days. One was …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is looking forward to their upcoming Summer Regional Meetings beginning this week. We spoke with Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of Alabama Cattlemen to get the details on these upcoming meetings. Dale Sandlin reporting for Southeast AgNet. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …
As growers are nearing the end of planting, the US Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (USDA/FSA) is reminding growers of the upcoming deadlines for crop reporting. FSA Director Bill Beam shared the details on what growers need to do in order to be eligible for programs administered by FSA this season. Dale Sandlin with Southeast AgNet reporting How to …
Payments to livestock producers who qualified under the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) will be arriving soon to producers. Farm Service Agency Director Bill Beam shared details on these payments and what producers need to do if they qualify. Dale Sandlin with Southeast AgNet reporting Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …
