From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: The Georgia Commodity Commission for Equine held their annual Youth Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, where 110 equestrian youths from around the state of Georgia were honored for their achievements. The event recognized youths, ages 6 to 19, who won first place in a state horse show, or a Sponsored …
Georgia Peanut Commission Holds Research Report Day
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) held its annual Research Report Day on Wednesday in Tifton. Research Committee chairman, Donald Chase, says information was provided on the peanut research projects funded by GPC in 2015. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
UGA Summit on Women in Agriculture Pulls Attendees from Throughout Southeast
From the University of Georgia/CAES: Athens, Ga. – More than 150 agricultural leaders from across 13 Southern states and Washington, D.C., converged on the University of Georgia’s campus in Athens on Feb. 8 to discuss leadership roles for women in agriculture. “The delegates at this summit represent the future of agriculture,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead in his welcoming …
National Cotton Council Names 2016 Directors
From the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council directors for 2016 were announced at the NCC’s annual meeting held in Dallas, Texas, on February 5-7. Elected to the NCC Board during segment caucuses were: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …
Springs Funding Added to Senate’s Everglades Fix
From the News Service of Florida THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 9, 2016.. Money to restore the state’s natural springs has been attached to a proposal that would direct as much as $200 million a year to South Florida water projects. The Senate Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee supported an amendment Tuesday that would require at least $75 million a year …
Signup Continues for Alabama Feral Swine Program
For landowners with issues concerning feral swine, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind you that funding is available through Alabama’s Wild Pig Damage Management Program. But those interested need to apply by February 19. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …
Florida Veteran, Small and New Farmer Workshop
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to invite those interested to attend the Veteran, Small and New Farmer Workshop in Monticello on February 16. Register free by February 9 on-line at http://www.farmcredit-fl.com/workshop.aspx or call 850-526-4910. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
Georgia Cotton Producers to Vote on Assessment for Market Order
Now through March 8, Georgia cotton farmers have the opportunity to vote on assessment for market order to renew the $1 bale assessment which funds the Georgia Cotton Commission. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 9.1 Million Acres of Cotton in 2016
From the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS, Tenn. – U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.1 million cotton acres this spring, up 6.2 percent from 2015, according to the National Cotton Council’s 35th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. (see table below) Upland cotton intentions are 8.9 million acres, up 5.7 percent from 2015, while extra-long staple (ELS) intentions of 208,000 …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 12, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the cotton industry’s disappointment in Agriculture Secretary Vilsack’s decision concerning making cottonseed eligible for USDA safety net programs, the signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal agreement by member nations, commodity certificates Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …