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Is the Cotton Virus a Problem in Georgia? Stay Tuned
A new virus has grabbed the attention of Southeast cotton growers and scientists. At this time, it doesn’t appear the…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today extended the deadline to September 27 for dairy producers to enroll in the Dairy…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Administrative Actions to Streamline H-2A Process
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement highlighting actions announced by the Department of Labor (DOL) which…
Cotton on a Solid Path but Drought Swells and the Storm Season Revs
Southeast cotton growers eyed topping last year’s hurricane-ravaged crop, with one state on a track to match a 70-year record.…
Funding Aims to Strengthen Specialty Crop Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $72.4 million awarded through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), authorized by…
All Former Agriculture Secretaries Announce Support for USMCA
Today, all former U.S. Secretaries of Agriculture since President Reagan’s Administration announced support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). In…
Ag Chair Says No Hold on CCC Funds
Farmers should not expect any delays in USDA programs such as the trade-aid payments coming from Commodity Credit Corporation funds,…
Ag Secretary-Deal With China Must Go Beyond Agricultural Purchases
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators start talks again on Thursday in Washington, and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said Wednesday that…
Watch for These Common Stalk Problems in 2019 Cornfields
Like many farmers this year, Ken Franklin knew he didn’t have the world’s best corn crop when he headed into…
Hot September Brings Kansas Cotton Crop Much-needed Heat
The heat of the first half of September after a cooler-than-average summer was good news for Kansas cotton farmers, who…