From the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council directors for 2016 were announced at the NCC’s annual meeting held in Dallas, Texas, on February 5-7. Elected to the NCC Board during segment caucuses were:
Springs Funding Added to Senate’s Everglades Fix
From the News Service of Florida THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 9, 2016.. Money to restore the state’s natural springs has been attached to a proposal that would direct as much as $200 million a year to South Florida water projects. The Senate Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee supported an amendment Tuesday that would require at least $75 million a year …
Signup Continues for Alabama Feral Swine Program
For landowners with issues concerning feral swine, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind you that funding is available through Alabama’s Wild Pig Damage Management Program. But those interested need to apply by February 19. Download Audio
Florida Veteran, Small and New Farmer Workshop
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to invite those interested to attend the Veteran, Small and New Farmer Workshop in Monticello on February 16. Register free by February 9 on-line at http://www.farmcredit-fl.com/workshop.aspx or call 850-526-4910. Download Audio
Georgia Cotton Producers to Vote on Assessment for Market Order
Now through March 8, Georgia cotton farmers have the opportunity to vote on assessment for market order to renew the $1 bale assessment which funds the Georgia Cotton Commission. Download Audio
NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 9.1 Million Acres of Cotton in 2016
From the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS, Tenn. – U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.1 million cotton acres this spring, up 6.2 percent from 2015, according to the National Cotton Council’s 35th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. (see table below) Upland cotton intentions are 8.9 million acres, up 5.7 percent from 2015, while extra-long staple (ELS) intentions of 208,000 …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 12, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the cotton industry’s disappointment in Agriculture Secretary Vilsack’s decision concerning making cottonseed eligible for USDA safety net programs, the signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal agreement by member nations, commodity certificates
Chairman Conaway Rejects USDA Legal Analysis, Presses for Action
From the House Committee on Agriculture: Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) sent a written reply to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s February 3 letter in which the Secretary denied the request of 100 members of Congress who sent a bicameral, bipartisan letter urging the Secretary to take urgent action to stave off a farm financial crisis …
USDA to Offer Commodity Certificates
USDA announced that producers who have crops pledged as collateral for a marketing assistance loan can now purchase a commodity certificate that may be exchanged for the outstanding loan collateral. Tyron Spearman has more on that along with the latest information concerning peanut contracts being offered. Download Audio
USDA Investing More in Conservation Stewardship Program
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants farmers and landowners to know a signup period has been announced for 2016 funding through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). While NRCS accepts applications for CSP throughout the year, producers should submit applications by March 31 to ensure they are considered for enrollment in 2016. Download Audio