The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) is preparing for its Texas Tour for producers. I visited with Dale Sandlin, GCA Executive Vice President, to learn more.
Registration Open for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
The Georgia Peanut Commission reminds growers and industry leaders that registration is ongoing for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference scheduled for July 17 to July 19 at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Savannah, Georgia. This year’s theme is entitled, “Rollin’ on the River.” The three-day event will be held at the hotel and will provide attendees …
Farm Bureau Increases Top Prize for Ag Innovators
There’s a bigger prize for top ag innovators. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, is doubling the top prize at this year’s Ag Innovation Challenge. Chase Heineman (HY-neh-man), director of industry affairs for AFBF, says Farm Bureau wants to ensure they have the resources to continue that …
ADAI Holds New Laboratory Ribbon Cutting
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, April 15, for their new laboratory in Auburn, AL. Breaking ground in November of 2022, Commissioner Rick Pate expressed excitement at the laboratory’s swift completion. Replacing the over 50 year old Gilmer-Turnham Building, the newly constructed facility will house Alabama’s State Chemical Testing Laboratory and Pesticide …
Ag Commissioner Issues Emergency Rule to Further Protect Florida Livestock from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/April 12, 2024) — In addition to previously issued safety protocols and polices, and in response to USDA confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic livestock in eight states, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson issued Emergency Rule 5CER24-4. The Emergency Rule imposes specific restrictions on the importation of cattle into Florida to prevent the spread of HPAI, commonly …
NCBA: Discontinued Cattle Report Will Impact Industry
The recent announcement by USDA NASS that the July Cattle Report will be discontinued has drawn criticism from the industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s senior director of government affairs, Tanner Beymer shares more.
Inflation Reduction Act in Action: Funding Makes Georgia Farmer’s Dream Come True
Back in 2017, Zach Hightower bought Shoal Creek Farms, a 250-acre cattle and poultry operation in Madison County, Georgia, after leasing it for several years. And over the past few years, through the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) he applied for assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to help address several problems on the farm. Some of these applications were …
Florida NRCS Offers Agricultural Landowners Extended Opportunity to Sign Up for Conservation Easements
Florida agricultural landowners interested in protecting the integrity of their property have an opportunity to safeguard their land with a conservation easement. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL) is accepting applications for the ACEP Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) during an additional signup period that runs through May 31, 2024. While NRCS does accept agricultural conservation easement applications year-round, these applications are for …
First of its Kind Water Saving Pilot Project in Alabama
Watersheds are the natural source of water for every living thing and require ongoing conservation measures to ensure everyone thrives. So, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama (NRCS-AL) continues working with local soil and water conservation districts, local government agencies and land grant research institutions to explore innovative methods that help offset the effects of climate change and build resiliency …
APHIS Supports Projects to Control and Prevent Chronic Wasting Disease
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) this week announced the availability of more than $12 million to control and prevent Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in wild and farmed deer and elk. CWD is an infectious, degenerative disease of cervids that causes brain cells to die, ultimately leading to the death of the affected animal. The incubation period can …