The partial government shutdown is having a profound and cascading impact on American farmers and ranchers. Because of this, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is calling on Congress and the Administration to rapidly get to a settlement and end the shutdown as soon as possible. The organization says in a news release that, “We know that some …
New Research Dean for UF/IFAS
Florida agriculture has what Jack Payne, University of Florida/IFAS senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, calls a new head of R&D, or the IFAS research dean. Rob Gilbert started that position last week. 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, …
Georgia Cotton Commission to Hold Annual Meeting
Cotton producers across Georgia are invited to attend the 12th Annual Georgia Cotton Commission Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop, January 30th in Tifton. 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 Herbicides or Beneficials through …
House Bill Would Increase Disaster Relief For Farmers
Alabama congressmen were instrumental in adding $1.9 billion in disaster relief for farmers suffering agricultural losses to the supplemental appropriations bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives by a 237-187 vote. H.R. 268 originally authorized $1.1 billion for relief. During debate, an amendment co-sponsored by Republican Reps. Robert Aderholt and Martha Roby and Democrat Terri Sewell was adopted, increasing …
Taking Your Canning Garden to the Next Level
In this, the third of her series on canning, Cathy Isom has a few tips on how to make the most of your space and time so you can take your canning garden to the next level. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Once you have your plants picked out, it’s time to plan things out. A blueprint lets …
Increased Prices Hurting Argentina Peanut Industry
There are various issues affecting the peanut industry in Argentina. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
USDA to Reopen FSA Offices for Limited Services During Government Shutdown
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that many Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will reopen temporarily in the coming days to perform certain limited services for farmers and ranchers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recalled about 2,500 FSA employees to open offices on Thursday, January 17 and Friday, January 18, in addition to Tuesday, January 22, during normal business hours. The …
USDA May Call Back Some Employees
USDA may call back many Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office workers to process farm loans and other applications, deeming those employees as “essential,” according to American Farm Bureau officials. The White House has already okayed key government services including food stamp benefits and tax refunds during the partial shutdown that affects USDA, the IRS and other departments and agencies. …
Good Pre-Registration Numbers for Cattle Industry Convention
The 2019 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show is coming up January 30 through February 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) invites producers to attend. NCBA Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations and Events, Marvin Kokes (co-cash), told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman over 7200 people have already pre-registered for the event. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Plan the Perfect Canning Garden
What to grow, what to grow? Cathy Isom has suggestions for you on how to plan the perfect canning garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It’s tempting to plant the things you want to eat without thinking ahead, but you need to plan your garden as if it were a grocery store list. The first step is to …