Changes to the ARC and PLC programs aim to boost support for producers. Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Jared Hagert describes the ways in which the Working Families Tax Cuts Act updates are resulting in record producer payments. “The Working Family Tax Cut Act also increased payment limits from $125,000 to $155,000 starting with the 2025 crop year, and there …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Opens
This is the week. The Sunbelt Ag Expo is opening up on Tuesday through Thursday in Moultrie, Georgia at Spence Field. Gates open at 8 30 in the morning and will close at 4 except on Thursday, which will run to 3 o’clock. Admission to the gate is $15 per person. Advance and discount tickets are now being purchased online. …
800 Exhibitors Plan to Attend Sunbelt Ag Expo
Make your plans now to come to the Sunbelt Ag Expo at Moultrie, Georgia coming up October 20, 21, and 22. Three days of fantastic agricultural fun. 800 exhibitors have signed up and it’s going to be a big day. Livestock seminars will highlight that area. We’ll have seminars on sheep and goat, equine, dairy, and poultry. University researchers are …
USDA Encourages States to Review Wolf Management Policies
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins released a statement recently encouraging state partners to reassess wolf management policies, as well as strengthening engagement with livestock producers to address wolf predation. This has been spurred after President Trump’s order to, quote, support America’s ranchers. Secretary Brooke Rollins said, “For too long, America’s ranchers have dealt with wolves threatening and killing their …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
Several scholarship opportunities are available through the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation. Josie Jones with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association sat down with Southeast AgNet to tell us more. “The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation awards scholarships to youth across the state every single year and we are halfway through that application season,” said Jones “Applications are open through November 2nd for those awards, and …
Features at the Sunbelt Ag Expo
I know you’re making plans to come to the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia coming up October 20, 21, and 22. Over 800 exhibitors will display and demonstrate various products and welcome thousands of visitors. Some of the highlights include the Expo honoring South Carolina. That’ll be the featured state this year, the spotlight state. South Carolina from A …
Sunbelt Ag Expo One Week Away
Well, just a week away, the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia will celebrate the 48th annual meeting. That’s October 20th through 22nd. Over 800 exhibitors will display and demonstrate products and welcome thousands of folks coming to the 100-acre show site. It’s crowned as America’s premier farm show and the largest farm show in America with field demonstrations. The …
USMEF August Export Report
U.S. beef exports posted a strong performance in August, while pork exports slipped compared to a year ago. According to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, August beef exports totaled more than 86,000 metric tons of 4% from last year. Export value climbed 13% to nearly $786 million. Strong demand from Taiwan and a …
Shelters Open in Alabama in Preparation for Tropical Storm
In preparation for Tropical Storm Isaias expected to make landfall in Alabama on Friday evening, the Alabama Department of Agriculture has released a press release saying, “The ADAI has been in contact with our partners to provide temporary sheltering facilities for evacuated livestock. Animals moving in response to Tropical Storm Isaias will be exempt from a certificate of veterinary inspection.” …
Georgia Beef Board looks forward to the GA National Fair
With the Georgia National Fair upcoming, we sat down with Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia Beef Board to hear how they’re going to be involved this year at the fairgrounds. “The Georgia National Fair is about to kick off here in Perry and for the Beef Board, it is one of the biggest opportunities of the year to connect directly …








