U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the “OneUSDA Internship” opportunity for Summer 2019. As part of the Federal Pathways Program, the OneUSDA Internship will provide students a way to explore serving their country through a career in government while gaining work experience in agriculture, natural resources, rural development, and other career fields. “The improvements we’re making to internships at …
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in Alabama
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Alabama as a result of rainfall and flooding from April 1 through June 30, 2018. The loans are available in the following counties: Colbert, Franklin, Lamar, Lauderdale, Marion, Mobile, …
Long-Time NRCS Employee Retiring
Here at Southeast AgNet, we’ve worked with many employees of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) over the years. But after serving in various positions over the past few decades, one of those employees will soon retire. Leonard Jordan has spent almost two years as NRCS acting chief, but recently told Randall Weiseman his time with the agency will end …
Gearing Up for Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention
Alabama cattle producers are invited to a big event coming up in February. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley hopes producers will attend the Annual ACA Convention and Trade Show. Gearing Up for Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Florida Beef Council Hires New Staff Member
For the past few months, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) has had an open position. But according to FBC CEO Jim Handley, that position has now been filled. Florida Beef Council Hires New Staff Member Image credit: Florida Beef Council / Succulent Filet in a Field of Greens / Get the Recipe Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Efforts Continue to Build Georgia Cattlemen’s Membership
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) continues to work on building membership. Charlsy Godowns, GCA director of association services, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman this also includes growing the Junior Cattlemen’s Association. Efforts Continue to Build Georgia Cattlemen’s Membership Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Invasive Trees to Avoid Planting
Over this series, Cathy Isom has spoke about plants that are pretty, those that are edible, as well as those that are invasive. Today, in This Land of Ours, she discusses invasive trees to avoid planting. Invasive Trees to Avoid Planting A European maple tree, which looks like other maple trees, is very attractive and handles stress well. The problem …
Gingrich, Ivey Address Farmers at Annual Meeting
Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich told tales of politics, President Donald Trump and predictions for the next election cycle to over 1,200 farmers in Montgomery, Alabama, on Dec. 3. Gingrich’s keynote address concluded two days of business sessions and awards presentations during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 97th annual meeting. “Tension is building because it is …
Peanut Stocks Are Down
The latest figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show peanut stocks are down. Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. Peanut Stocks are Down 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 …
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of Matthew J. “Matt” Lohr to serve as Chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). In his role, Lohr will provide leadership for NRCS and its mission to support America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners in their voluntary conservation efforts through a network of over …