(NSF) — Gov. Ron DeSantis is backing the Senate in a heated fight over E-Verify, a move that could tip the scale in a contentious immigration battle as the 2020 legislative session draws to a close. Senate President Bill Galvano said his chamber is ready to consider legislation that was negotiated between Sen. Tom Lee, who is sponsoring the bill, …
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands
(USDA/FSA) — Farmers and ranchers may apply to enroll grasslands in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands signup beginning March 16. The signup runs through May 15. “Through this CRP Grasslands signup, farmers and ranchers can protect grasslands, rangelands and pastures, while maintaining the land as working grazing lands,” said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “The …
Pate Pleased With Recent Trade News
Farmers across Alabama are finding it hard to get any field work done right now due to wet conditions. That’s Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate, who knows while the rain is slowing field work for the 2020 crops, he is encouraged by the recent trade news to help Alabama farmers. For more information and updates, visit the ADAI website. …
Alabama State Vet Updates Traceability Efforts
During the recent Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention, one topic discussed was animal traceability, an issue the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been working with for quite some time. Alabama State Veterinarian, Dr. Tony Frazier, says they recently received updated information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) about tag usage. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Good News for Peanut Crop Insurance
There is a new enhancement to the peanut crop insurance program this year. According to Tyron Spearman, it’s an increase in the maximum allowable contract price. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Record Number of Farmers Attend 2020 Commodity Classic
(NCGA) — A record number of farmers converged on Texas last week for the 2020 Commodity Classic. Total farmers registered was 4,678—the highest number in the show’s 24-year history, eclipsing the previous record of 4,595 set in 2016 in New Orleans. Total registrations of 9,350 was also second only to the New Orleans event. Held Feb. 27-29 in San Antonio, …
Wet Conditions Stalling Southern Fieldwork
Farmers across the South are finding it hard to get any field work done due to the wet conditions. But according to a story from Gary Crawford, farmers in the Midwest and the North seem to have the same common enemy at the moment. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Georgia Cotton Commission on Cotton Trust Protocol
Cotton producers want consumers, brands, retailers, and textile manufacturers to know that sustainability is important to them. And according to Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) Executive Director Richey Seaton, getting this message out is the purpose of the National Cotton Council’s (NCC’s) Cotton Trust Protocol. For more information, contact the GCC office in Perry, or go to their website. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Florida Cattlemen’s President on Protecting the Land
The 2020 Florida legislative session is getting closer to wrapping up, but during week two of the annual event, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) held its annual Legislative Quarterly. FCA President Matt Pearce recently told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman, they were trying to get the positive message across about protecting the land. For more information, contact the FCA office in …
Florida EQIP Applications Due Friday, March 6
Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners are being reminded applications for financial and technical assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for fiscal year 2020 are due Friday, March 6. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida can help agricultural landowners improve soil, water, air, plants, animals and related resources. Eligible land includes cropland, rangeland, pastureland, private non-industrial …