Africanized Honeybees

Africanized Honeybees Found in Alabama

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Environment, Industry, Pollinators, Pollinators

According to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), the presence of Africanized Honeybees (AHB) has been confirmed in Jackson and St. Clair Counties. Both finds were feral swarms collected by local beekeepers and have been euthanized to protect Alabama’s honeybees.  ADAI is taking swift action to mitigate any risks associated with these invasive bees, by setting up traps within a …

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USDA in Georgia Hosting FSA Webinar

Dan Agri-Business, Georgia, USDA-FSA

The USDA Farm Service Agency in Georgia (FSA-GA) invites agricultural producers and stakeholders in the state to attend an informational webinar on County Committee nominations and elections.  FSA-GA State Executive Director Arthur Tripp and staff will provide an overview and take questions regarding the FSA’s upcoming County Committee nominations and election cycle.  The virtual meeting, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 1:00 …

GBB Holding BQA Course Next Week

Will Jordan Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is gearing up for a BQA course next week! As an exceptional educational opportunity, this is not something that you will want to miss. GBB Checkoff Progams Coordinator, Catilin Jackson, shares more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

ACA Host Regional Cattlemen’s Cookout Series

Will Jordan Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Cattle, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Regional Cattlemen’s Cookout Series has kicked off with more stops to come across the state. I visited with Erin Beasley, ACA Executive Vice President to learn more about the events. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Judge Blocks Disaster Program Special Funding to Minority Farmers

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Legislative

A Texas federal judge has temporarily blocked a USDA disaster relief program from giving preferential funding to women and minority farmers. The judge sided with a group of plaintiffs who claimed the program illegally discriminates against white male farmers. The judge’s order ruled the program likely violated the plaintiffs’ constitutional rights to equal protection under the law. Agriculture Dive says …

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Florida Panther Breeding Area Expands in Partnership with Citrus Producer

Dan Florida, USDA-NRCS

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Florida have partnered to purchase a conservation easement at G Road Grove, an active citrus grove and tree nursery in Florida panther habitat.  This expands the protected area within the Florida Panther Dispersal Zone. It’s a 30,000-acre corridor in Hendry and Glades counties that helps connect the panthers’ current …

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One Million Followers for Fresh From Florida

Dan FDACS, Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced their Fresh From Florida program has hit the 1 million mark of consumers who follow Fresh From Florida on social media, signed up for the Fresh From Florida newsletter, and joined the Fresh From Florida Club. Since January 2023, online followers have grown from just over 500,000 to over 1 million, a 90% increase …

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Slight Rise in 4-Wheel-Drive Tractor Sales in May

Dan Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Economy, Industry

While total agriculture tractor sales in the U.S. dropped 11.5% in May compared to a year ago, sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors saw an increase of 9.4%. According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the increase follows a rise of 24% back in April compared to the year before, and the data also indicates year-to-date sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors are up 3.2%. …