Enrollment Open for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Clint Thompson Cotton

The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds producers that enrollment is open for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol 2023 crop year and will remain open through Sept. 1. It provides growers the opportunity to complete data entry prior to harvest. The Trust Protocol is a voluntary, farm level science-based sustainability program that sets a new standard for delivering value to all stakeholders across …

conservation

Conservation Easement Program Sign-up for Florida Landowners is Underway

Dan Conservation, Environment, Florida, Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), USDA-NRCS

Florida landowners interested in aligning their land uses with conservation values have an opportunity to apply for a conservation easement program in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida (NRCS-FL) and the North Florida Land Trust (NFLT). Applications are now being accepted for the fiscal year 2023 NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). U.S. held easements will be accepted and evaluated by NRCS …

CCQA

Dairy Farm Innovations Yield Environmental Benefits

Sabrina Halvorson This Land of Ours

Dairy farms around the nation are becoming more efficient. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. From parlor to pasture, many advances in dairy farm management are helping drive up dairy farm efficiency in North America, and that helps drive down environmental impact. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued a report titled “Environmental Benefits of Modern Dairy, Hay, and …

Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline Is March 31

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds growers that the deadline to enroll in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for 2022 is Friday, March 31. Tillman White, program operations manager for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, discussed the benefits of why producers should participate in the program. “The deadline for 2022 enrollment is coming pretty fast. You can still …

GCC Encourages Growers to Enroll in Cotton Trust Protocol

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds its producers about the benefits of enrolling in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, emphasized the importance of growers participating in the program. “The Cotton Trust Protocol has obviously been in place for a couple of years. We’ve been encouraging growers to sign up and …

farm bureau

Zippy Duvall Opens 2023 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention General Session

Dan Agri-Business, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)

(AFBF/Puerto Rico/Jan. 8, 2023) — American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall Opened 2023 AFBF Convention General Session this morning with an inspiring speech highlighting some of the great work the Farm Bureau family is doing throughout the country. Thank you! Good morning! Welcome to San Juan! I hope you’re having a good time enjoying the beauty that God …

beef production

Sustainability in Cattle Industry

Dan Cattle, Economy, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

Sustainability in agriculture is a topic we continue to hear more and more about, and it’s something the cattle industry has been discussing for years. Back in April, we told you how a beef sustainability campaign had reached 96 million consumers, introducing the public to beef producers who make science-driven decisions to keep their herds, environment and businesses healthy enough to pass …

ian

Farmers Try to Sort Out Hurricane Damage

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Organic, Pollinators, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Oct. 06, 2022) — A week after Hurricane Ian stormed across Florida, farmers and ranchers continue waiting for flood waters to recede to get a full picture of the destruction to citrus groves and cattle operations. The storm killed at least 200 cows at a dairy farm in Myakka City, while beef cattle counts remain uncertain until herds can …

georgia

Inflation Reduction Act Passes in House

Dan Climate Change, Economy, Legislative

The bill, known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, secures the largest-ever investment to tackle climate change. Roughly $370 billion is dedicated to reducing harmful emissions and promoting green technology. The bill will now be sent to President Biden for his signature. With a vote of 220-207 the House approved a sprawling bill to lower prescription drug costs, address global …

May Beef Month

Georgia Beef Board BBQ Showdown is This Weekend

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia Beef Board (GBB)

The Georgia Beef Board BBQ Showdown will kick off on Friday, July 8, and challenge participants to cook their way to the top in three categories to earn a VIP race day experience at Atlanta Motor Speedway and other great prizes. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman this is the first ever event being held …