From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black joined other agricultural leaders in Washington D.C. Thursday for a press conference to discuss labor issues currently affecting Georgia farmers. “It was nineteen years ago when I accompanied a group of Vidalia onion farmers to Washington because they were facing labor issues at that time.” said Commissioner Black. …
Small Tractor Sales Rising
Retail sales of farm tractors less than 40 horsepower were up over 26 percent back in February, and according to Tyron Spearman, were up even more in March. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
Senate Strikes Down Anti-WOTUS Amendment
The U.S. Senate failed to pass a measure that would block the Clean Water Act rule, otherwise known as the Waters of the U.S. rule. Senators voted 56-42, failing to reach the required 60 votes to attach the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Farmers Making Adjustments Due to Financial Pressures
During the recent House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management hearing on the growing financial pressures faced by U.S. farmers and ranchers, USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson explained to lawmakers how many farmers are having to adjust this season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
Florida Landowners Can Apply for Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program
Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program Now Accepting Applications From Private Landowners From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today that the Florida Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program. Applications for the program will be accepted through July 29, 2016. “Cogongrass is one …
WOTUS Still on the Minds of Many
The “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule from the Environmental Protection Agency may be on hold for now in the courts, but agriculture lawmakers and leaders are not forgetting about their battle with the EPA over the pending regulation. Representative David Scott of Georgia, who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, told this to farm leaders during a hearing on …
Favorable Weather for Florida Fruit and Vegetables
According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service in Florida, the weather has been favorable for vegetable harvesting throughout most of the state, although wet conditions in Okaloosa County have Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Subcommittee Examines Credit Conditions in Farm Country
The second in a series of hearings entitled Focus on the Farm Economy, where each subcommittee examines the growing pressure in rural America, took place today in Washington D.C. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …
Growing Financial Pressures for U.S. Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management recently held a hearing on the growing financial pressures faced by U.S. farmers and ranchers. Top farm leaders and experts testifying painted a grim picture of the farm economy on plummeting farm prices and income. One of those was American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall, who told …
Georgia Grown Moment – Vidalia Onion Crop
For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black talks about this year’s Vidalia Onion crop and his favorite ways to enjoy the flavor of Georgia’s signature sweet onion. Download Audio You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …