Author Archives: Joy Crosby

New online book provides best practices for feral swine management

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Joy Crosby

Every year, Alabama farmers suffer $50 million to $100 million in crop losses due to feral swine damage. A new publication from Mississippi State University Extension Service and Alabama Cooperative Extension System aims to arm farmers in the fight against … Continue reading →

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May/June 2016 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Joy Crosby

The May/June 2016 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features the: 2016 Irrigation Guidebook Growers invest in shelling plants Peanut industry hosts educational tour for congressional staff Southern Peanut Growers Conference set … Continue reading →

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USDA extends deadline for recording farm structure

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Joy Crosby

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a one-time, 30-day extension to the June 1 deadline for recording farm organization structures related to Actively Engaged in Farming determinations. This date is used to determine the level of interest an individual holds in a … Continue reading →

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Insect Scout School set for June 13 and 21

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Joy Crosby

Georgia farmers and agriculture consultants hoping to refine their scouting skills are invited to this year’s Insect Scout Schools, hosted by University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. The schools will be held in Tifton, Georgia, at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference … Continue reading →

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UGA CAES Dean Sam Pardue visits with agriculture industry personnel during tour of south Georgia

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Joy Crosby

Weeks of visits and tours across Georgia has University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dean and Director Sam Pardue excited about the college improving upon the state’s No. 1 industry — agriculture. Most recently, Pardue trekked across … Continue reading →

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April 2016 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Joy Crosby

The April 2016 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features the: 2016 Disease Guidebook 2016 Insect Guidebook Peanut Leadership Academy travels to Washington, D.C. Check off reports from the state grower organizations … Continue reading →

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USDA Seeks Nominees for Peanut Standards Board

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Joy Crosby

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for peanut producers and industry representatives to serve on the Peanut Standards Board. The board consists of 18 members with representation equally divided between peanut producers and … Continue reading →

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March 2016 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Joy Crosby

The March 2016 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features the: 2016 Weed Guidebook 2016 Inoculant Guidebook Time to get irrigation systems checked Check off reports from the state grower organizations Legislative … Continue reading →

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Screven County’s John McCormick wins Georgia Farmer of the Year

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Joy Crosby

For John McCormick, farming is a tradition. His ability to help his farm evolve over the years earned him the title of “Georgia Farmer of the Year.” The Sylvania, Georgia, corn, peanut and soybean farmer was in Atlanta, Georgia, this … Continue reading →

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Patterson New Dean/Director of Auburn College of Agriculture/AAES

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Joy Crosby

Auburn University alumnus Paul Patterson has been named dean of the College of Agriculture and director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, effective immediately. Patterson has served as associate dean for instruction in Auburn’s College of Agriculture for almost seven … Continue reading →

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