Trantham Farms - Alabama’s farming stars rise

Aug 22, 2023

Nestled in east-central Alabama is a farming gem, Trantham Farms. Owned by Daniel and Carla Trantham, this expensive 1,600-acre farm has been a testament to evolution since its inception in 1956. Today, its operations include a pivotal trucking service, hay sales, and a bustling farm store.

This farm is not just about crops and cattle. Trantham Services Inc., their trucking branch, boasts a staggering 175 trucks and provides livelihoods to over 300 people. The Tranthams also take pride in boosting agricultural awareness, offering insightful farm tours and collaborating with educational institutions.

Their hard work was recognized in 2022 when they were hailed as Alabama Farmers Federation’s Outstanding Young Farm Family. And in 2023, their achievements reached national heights, with the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award in Puerto Rico.

Carla Trantham emphasizes that these honors reflect their contributions more than the size of their farm. The couple cherishes their ties to the Farm Bureau, valuing the kinship and mutual understanding it brings.

Endorsing this sentiment, Zippy Duvall, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s President, highlighted the inclusive and vital nature of the "Farm Bureau family".

The Young Farmers & Ranchers initiative stands as a bridge for emerging Farm Bureau enthusiasts, cultivating leadership, networking, and a proactive approach to agricultural challenges.

Source : wisconsinagconnection

Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.