While Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana this past weekend, its effects have been felt this week in many other states, including parts of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. And this is a good time to remind landowners that USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) may be able to help afterwards through their Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP). If your area suffered damage from Ida, or …
Hours-of-Service Exemption for Livestock Haulers Extended
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced Tuesday they’ve extended the exemption from hours-of-service (HOS) requirements for livestock haulers. This extension comes after consistent advocacy by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), who says livestock haulers continue to need the flexibility for the well-being of livestock during hauls, and to keep grocery stores stocked with beef during the continued disruption of …
Revised Closing Dates for Pilot Crop Insurance Programs
Agricultural producers will now have until December 1 to make coverage decisions and complete reporting activities for the Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Pilot Insurance Program (PRF) and Apiculture Pilot Insurance Program (API). The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) is making this change and other updates to these two policies based on feedback from stakeholders. Risk Management Agency Acting …
Florida Ranch Rodeo State Finals Postponed
It has been announced that the Florida Ranch Rodeo State Finals and all related activities that were scheduled to be held around it have been postponed. The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) has made the difficult decision to postpone all events that were scheduled to be held September 24-25, 2021 at the Silver Spurs arena in Kissimmee. FCA says it was with extreme …
NCGA to EPA: Don’t Saddle Farmers with Unnecessary Water Regulations
A National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) leader says federal regulations on remote bodies of water will hurt farmers without providing any significant improvement to water quality. This is what Andy Jobman, chair of NCGA’s Stewardship Action Team, told the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday. Jobman said, “The EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must not assume that achieving desired water …
Runner Beans are a Colorful Climbing Edible Perennial Plant
A colorful climbing and edible plant to add to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Until recently, you’d typically only find runner beans in British gardens, but now, they claim spaces in gardens all over the world. It’s easy to see why. These tall vines produce colorful flowers and beans, acting as an edible and ornamental …
GCC, GPC Remind Growers About Upcoming Field Day at UGA Tifton
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) remind producers about the upcoming University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day on the UGA Tifton Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Both commission groups sponsor the event. It is held every year to provide growers timely information and about research being conducted on campus, …
Deseret Cattle & Citrus Earns 2021 BQA Cow-Calf Award
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention, Deseret Cattle & Citrus received the National Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) cow/calf award. Willingness to go the Extra Mile Earns Deseret Cattle & Citrus 2021 BQA Cow-Calf Award “A Florida cowboy is different than a western cowboy – we all do the same job, but in a totally different environment,” says Jason Marriage with …
Good News Concerning Peanut Foods
Researchers recently published findings after evaluating more than 5,800 types of food for their impact on both our lifespans and the environment. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, there is positive news concerning the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …
Loans Available Through Heirs’ Property Relending Program
The Biden administration is looking to help eliminate some of the ownership and succession issues that arise for many agricultural producers that inherit land. Last month, the establishment of the Heirs’ Property Relending Program (HPRP) was announced where the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will oversee the distribution of $67 million in competitive loans. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) considers …