By Will Jordan A new study recently published in the European Heart Journal concluded that whole-fat dairy serves as a heart-healthy source of nutrition and is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality in all world regions. To learn more about the heart healthfulness of dairy, we visited with Dr. Chris Cifelli, Senior Vice President of Nutrition …
Sunbelt Research Farm Beneficial for Peanut Farmers
By Will Jordan The Sunbelt Ag Expo, North America’s Premier Farm Show, held its annual July Field Day last week at the Darrell Williams Research Farm in Moultrie. We caught up with Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist to discuss their work. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …
Helena Agri-Enterprises: Potassium Vital to Cotton Crop
By Will Jordan Farmers and industry experts gathered in Moultrie, Georgia last week for the Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day. Helena Agri-Enterprises is conducting a trial on potassium products this year at the Sunbelt Ag Expo’s Darrell Williams Research Farm. Following five years of data collection from thousands of samples they found 68% of the cotton samples they studied to …
Sustainability is Regular Business for Cattlemen
By Will Jordan Sustainability is a constant topic in conversations with both advocates and activists. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO, Colin Woodall, shares thoughts on sustainability and the beef industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
The Beef Checkoff and Contracting Partners
By Will Jordan Funding beef promotion, the Beef Checkoff is a vital part of ensuring beef is the choice of consumers. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO, Colin Woodall, explains the relationship between the Checkoff and its contracting partners. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Representing Agriculture in a Growing State
By Will Jordan Legislation and agriculture are not always friends. Policy can be developed with good intentions but miss the sound advice of agriculture when dealing with environmental, animal, or sustainability topics. Southeast AgNet recently visited with Florida Representative Lauren Melo during the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island about what it means to support agriculture as a legislator …
Taking the Regulatory Fight to Washington
By Will Jordan As farmers and ranchers across the country face regulatory hurdles, Todd Wilkinson, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, encourages producers to take a stand for their operations. Wilkinson recently spoke during the Florida Cattlemen’s Association convention in Marco Island, emphasizing the work NCBA does legislatively and in the courtroom to support producers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …