Features
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Young Farmers Concerned Over Land Availability, Government Regulations
March 25, 2012
The latest survey of participants in the American Farm Bureau Federation's Young Farmers & Ranchers program shows an even split when it comes to concerns about top challenges they face today.
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Tifton Researchers Make Strides in Organic Peanut Production
March 22, 2012
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AGCO Working to Help Farmers Double Food Production by 2050
March 21, 2012
AGCO, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, is focusing on developing and manufacturing extremely reliable and productive machinery to help farmers get the most out of their acreage.
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Training Workshop Being Offered for Land Conservation Planning Professionals
March 19, 2012
To educate conservation professionals, a free two-day workshop has been set for April 3-4 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Ga.
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UGA Scientist Andy Paterson Named Regents Professor
March 15, 2012
Andrew Paterson, a University of Georgia scientist considered a world leader in the mapping and sequencing of flowering-plant genomes, has been named a Regents Professor, effective July 1, 2012.
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Spring Creek Ag Puts Chicken Litter to Work for Row-Crop Farmers
March 14, 2012
Jason McLeod, owner and operator of Spring Creek Ag, LLC, shares the growing popularity and sustainable resource of chicken litter for row-crop farmers.
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Alabama Ag Commissioner Focused on How to Feed the World
March 12, 2012
As part of a series about what issues are important in states across the south, Growing America sits down with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner John McMillian to discuss agriculture in the state of Alabama.
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Springtime is Tree-Planting Time
March 08, 2012
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Florida Ag Commissioner Cites Water, Labor and Pests as Key Issues
March 06, 2012
As part of an upcoming series about what issues are important in states across the south, Growing America sits down with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Adam H. Putnam to discuss agriculture in the state of Florida.
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Rep. Sanford Bishop Sees Strong Effort on 2012 Farm Bill
March 04, 2012
Rep. Sanford Bishop, who is serving his 10th term in the U.S. House of Representatives, helped craft the 2008 Farm Bill that expires in September. Bishop shares his priorities for the 2012 Farm Bill.
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UGA Study Sheds Light on Aphid vs. Wasp Evolution
March 01, 2012
Nature is a system of checks and balances, as is the case between aphids and wasps. Aphids feed on plants; wasps lay eggs inside aphids, killing them and increasing plant production. Some aphids harbor bacterial symbionts, or smaller organisms that live in close association with a host, that provide protection by killing the internally developing wasps. Wasps are able to decipher which aphids are infected and use superparasitism to override the poison.
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Rabo AgriFinance Expects End to Record Farm Income in 2012
February 21, 2012
Curt Hudnutt, Chief Credit Officer of Rabo AgriFinance, states it is unlikely to be another year of record farm income. In 2012 farmers may have to deal not only with rising production costs but also with less support from U.S. taxpayers with the expiration of the Farm Bill in September.
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Georgia Pest Management Handbook Available from UGA
February 16, 2012
The 2012 Georgia Pest Management Handbook is now available. The thirty-third Commercial Edition, published by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, provides more than 800 pages of current information on selection, application and safe use of pest control chemicals around farms, homes, urban areas, recreational areas and other environments where pests may occur.
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Agricultural Leadership Symposium Scheduled at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
February 12, 2012
On Feb. 29, the first annual Gathering of Eagles symposium focused exclusively on agribusiness will be held at Charles Harris Learning Center on the Ben Hill-Irwin campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. The half-day leadership symposium features Georgia's Commissioner of Agriculture, Gary Black. Following remarks from Gary Black, successful business leaders from Thompson Farms, Langdale Industries, Georgia Olive Farms and Muscadine Products Corporation will share their success stories and key learnings. USDA Rural Development State Director Quinton Robinson will provide the closing remarks.
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UGA Professor Brings Organic Farming Experience to Classroom
February 09, 2012
Carl Jordan, the founder of Spring Valley EcoFarms, is busy preparing for his summer-long course on organic agriculture at the University of Georgia. The course covers a wide array of organic ag topics and on-farm experience, too.
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Pioneer Hi-Bred Has Record-Breaking 2011
February 08, 2012
Rusty Harris, Pioneer Hi-Bred account manager for Georgia and Florida, discusses Pioneer's success in 2011 and their plans for continued growth.
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Reinke Irrigation Foresees Increasing Use of Technology on the Farm
February 06, 2012
Mike Mills, Manager of Reinke Irrigation, shared how Reinke Irrigation has been "quietly on the forefront of irrigation development since its founding in 1954." He believes in 10 years farmers and ranchers will have control over their growing operation "right at their side on a remote device such as a cellular phone or tablet computer."
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Students Awarded Grants for Sustainability Projects
February 02, 2012
Three University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences students are among six whom were recently awarded grants from the UGA Office of Sustainability. Each winning proposal addressed priorities outlined in UGA’s 2020 Strategic Plan to conserve resources, educate the campus community about environmental issues and provide research to further sustainability at the university.
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Grasshopper Fertilizer Delivers Consistent Growth
January 29, 2012
GW Sharp, owner of Grasshopper Fertilizer, shares how his company has consistently experienced double-digit growth since its founding in 2005.
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Plan Now for Lush, Green Turfgrass This Summer
January 26, 2012
Becky Griffin, UGA Turfgrass Associate of Cobb County, shares several steps you can take now to help you enjoy a beautiful lawn this summer.
