Cathy Isom has a list of some things you should be saving right now for your Spring garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even though it’s still cold outside and gardening is probably the last thing on your mind. It shouldn’t be. In fact, there are some things you need to be saving right now to prepare …
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
(USDA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. A pilot hemp insurance program through Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) provides coverage against loss of yield because of insurable causes of loss for hemp grown for fiber, grain or cannabidiol (CBD) oil, and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance …
Research Report Day Beneficial for Georgia Peanut Commission
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission’s annual Research Report Day is vital to the commission’s research committee in determining what projects need additional funding and what new research ideas might need to be pursued in the future, according to Donald Chase. Chase, a Macon County, Georgia farmer and chairman of the peanut commission’s research committee, believes research from the …
CattleFax Sees Positive Cattle Outlook for 2020
During this morning’s CattleFax outlook session at the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas, a roomful of producers from across the country heard more about strong beef demand and possibly stronger prices. Afterwards, Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman caught up with CattleFax Vice President of Industry Affairs, Kevin Good, who said their message is generally upbeat. From the National …
Strong Demand, Leverage Shift Adds Optimism for Year Ahead
Focus on consumers a requirement for continued beef industry success (NCBA) — Beef demand is strong and with U.S. cattle numbers plateauing, prices are likely to be stronger in the year ahead as consumers at home and abroad support industry profitability. That was the message delivered during the popular CattleFax outlook session, held as part of the 2020 Cattle Industry …
Florida’s Blackbeard’s Ranch Recognized for Outstanding Stewardship Practices
(NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced Blackbeard’s Ranch in Myakka, Fla., as the winner of the 2019 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). The award was presented at the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 1991, by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to recognize outstanding land stewards in the cattle industry, …
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Corteva Talks to Producers about Duracor
During the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas, Corteva Agriscience is talking to producers about a herbicide that will be available for the first time this year. Jacee May Allred, Range & Pasture Specialist for Corteva, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman it is new chemistry. Learn more about new DuraCor herbicide and how it can …
EQIP Rule Comments are Due Feb. 17
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind producers that public comments on its interim rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) are due by February 17. There are various changes to EQIP, which NRCS Chief Matt Lohr says includes offering an advance payment option for historically underserved producers. Electronic comments on the …
United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program Signup Period Open
The signup period for the 26th edition of the United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program is now open. The program first began in 1995 and more than 250 produce industry professionals have graduated from the program. “As we celebrate the program’s 25th anniversary, I invite our alumni and all those who have supported their journey to pay it forward,” says …