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National Peanut Board Elects Chair and 96% of All Farms Family Owned
The Agribusiness Update
Former Vice Chair, Casey Cox Kerr of Mitchell County was elected chairperson of the National Peanut Board, and in 2023 family farms accounted for about 96% of total farms, 90% of ag land, and 83% of the total production value.
and USDA Trade Mission to Vietnam
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is celebrating its 45th anniversary culminating in the Georgia Master Gardener Association’s Annual Conference, and USDA Undersecretary Alexis Taylor leads a large trade mission to Vietnam this week.
Georgia Master Gardeners and Ag Debt Consolidation
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia is celebrating its 45th anniversary culminating in the Georgia Master Gardener Association’s Annual Conference October 4-5, and the USDA launched a Debt Consolidation Tool that gives ag producers a new way to evaluate potential savings.
Protecting the Southeast from Beetles and Hornets
Southeast Regional Ag News
In Georgia and Florida, separate efforts are now underway to minimize the impacts of pine beetles and Yellow-Legged Hornets.
Georgia DNR on Feral Hog Rules and Gas Prices Higher-Diesel Down
The Agribusiness Update
A deer and feral hog biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources outlines steps the agency is taking to help farmers control feral hog populations to prevent crop damage, and gas prices higher while diesel drops.
Hearing on Chinese Ag Purchases Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the U.S. and China held their first hearing titled "The Chinese Communist Party's Threat to America."
Hearing on Chinese Ag Purchases Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the U.S. and China held their first hearing titled "The Chinese Communist Party's Threat to America."
FL Works to Eradicate Giant African Land Snail...Again
Southeast Regional Ag News
The highly invasive agricultural pest has been eradicated twice before in Florida at a cost of millions of dollars.
Checkoff-Funded Masters of Beef Advocacy Program Reaches Major Milestones in 2019
Land & Livestock Report
Checkoff-Funded Masters of Beef Advocacy
Program Reaches Major Milestones in 2019
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Sinners and Saints Wine
Fruit Grower Report
Prayers for Sinners and Saints is a new label with an edgy name from Ste. Michelle Estates.
Meat & Dairy Good for You and Ethanol Blending Suit
The Agribusiness Update
New study shows red meat and dairy actually good for you, and EPA and Rick Perry hit with lawsuit over ethanol blending waivers.
Latest Round of NAFTA Talks and Master Cheesemakers Wanted
The Agribusiness Update
Final round of scheduled NAFTA talks draw to close in Montreal, and Wisconsin is looking to train next generation of Master Cheesemakers.
Grain Gauge
Line on Agriculture
HarvestMaster™ Announces New H2 High Capacity GrainGage™ for Agricultural Field Research
Use Common Sense and Caution When Allowing Youngsters Handle Baby Chicks
Farm of the Future
Parents are advised this Easter holiday season to use common sense and caution when it comes to letting youngsters handle baby poultry.
Gardening Projects
Food Forethought
Gardening advocates have reported that more and more people from all walks of life are showing a strong interest in growing their own food.
Vilsack on Fires & Master Gardeners Helping Schools
Northwest Report
Ag Sec. says we need to approach firefighting differently...Master Gardeners are helping out Idaho schools...and Lacy looks at unplugging.
Time to Vaccinate Horses Against West Nile Virus
Land & Livestock Report
As we now officially begin the summer season, it is important to remember horse owners to vaccinate your horses for the West Nile Virus before the mosquito season really gets started.
MBA Provides Training for Ranchers
Land & Livestock Report
One thing many of us in agricultural are thankful for are those farmers and ranchers who are willing to be advocates for agriculture, or agvocates.
Sweet, Sour, or Bitter
Food Forethought
When it comes to gardening things aren't as simple as just putting plants in the ground and watching them grow.