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CSP Virtual Workshop is Thursday in Florida
Agricultural producers and forest landowners in Florida are urged to take part in a virtual workshop this week concerning the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida recently announced they are accepting applications for CSP, and will conduct a virtual workshop and overview of the program this Thursday, November 18th. There will be two opportunities to take …
USDA-NRCS Providing 2022 Assistance Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing fiscal year 2022 assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and private landowners for key programs. These programs include the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) and more. Through these conservation programs, NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to help producers and landowners make conservation improvements on their land …
Alabama Cattlemen Approve 2022 Budgets
Last week, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) held their Fall Board Meeting in Montgomery. During that event, they were able to pass budgets for 2022. But according to ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley, another budgeting meeting will be held this week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Cattle Groups Call for Suspension of Brazilian Imports
Last Friday, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) called on Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to immediately suspend all imports of fresh beef from Brazil to the United States. In the letter to USDA, NCBA asked for a suspension until the agency conducts a thorough risk assessment and review of the processes that Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply uses to …
Cotton Harvest Ahead of Average, Peanut Harvest Advancing Quickly
The harvest of both cotton and peanuts continues across the country. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has a look at the cotton harvest pace which has really picked up. And Rippey says the nation’s peanut harvest advanced fairly quickly last week. In Alabama, cotton harvested as of this past Sunday was at 66 percent, which compares to 69 percent last year and 75 …
President Biden Signs Infrastructure Bill
Monday, President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law. The plan includes $550 billion in new funding for transportation, broadband and utilities. The President said the new infusion of cash for roads, bridges, ports and more is going to make life “change for the better” for the American people. This includes high-speed internet connection. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy …
Growing a New Tree from a Store-Bought Apple
How to plant seeds from store bought apples. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It’s a long term project, but you actually can grow a new tree from a store bought apple. All you need are a few supplies and plenty of patience. To begin, take an apple of your choice and remove the seeds within the core, …
National Peanut Board to Meet Next Month
The National Peanut Board (NPB) has announced they will hold an in-person board meeting in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, December 8. During that meeting, NPB will elect 2022 officers. Those elected will serve from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2022. Current officers are Andy Bell from Georgia as chairman; Les Crall of Oklahoma, vice-chairman; Paul Rogers from Virginia as treasurer and Greg Baltz …
Florida Ag Expo is Thursday
The future of farming, which includes artificial intelligence, will be a highlight at this year’s Florida Ag Expo. It will take place Thursday, November 18th at the University of Florida /IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Balm. During this year’s event, learn how artificial intelligence can help in plant breeding and how it can help cope better with weeds, diseases …