The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind conservation partners that they will be investing up to $17 million to help protect and restore critical wetlands on agricultural lands through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is prioritizing proposals that focus on assisting historically underserved producers conserving wetlands. But, the deadline for proposals from partners …
New Reports Indicate Beef Cattle Liquidation is Underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released two cattle related reports on Friday. One being the monthly Cattle on Feed Report, which shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.3 million head on July 1, 2021. That is 1 percent below …
Soy Sustainability Protocol Reaches 100-Million Metric Tons of Exports
The U.S. Soybean Export Council, United Soybean Board, and the American Soybean Association are happy to announce a new milestone for U.S. soy exports. More than 100 million metric tons of U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) verified soy has been exported internationally over the seven years since the program launched in 2014. With the growing demand for sustainable soy …
NACD Celebrates 75th Anniversary
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) celebrated its 75th anniversary Sunday in Chicago, Illinois, where the association was founded in 1946. The event featured remarks from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, as well as a historical presentation from Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) Historian Joe Otto. Vilsack said, “NACD and NRCS …
Pests and Diseases that can Wreak Havoc on Spinach
The pests and diseases that can wreak havoc on your spinach. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve tried growing spinach before you’re plants have probably come under attack by a number of different pests and diseases. Some pests causing only slight damage while others are complete crop killers. Aphids, Army Worms, Cabbage Loopers, to name a few. …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 7-23-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 23, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending July 23, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,700 head compared to 15,123 last week and …
Positive Increases for Peanut Usage
Numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicate positive increases for peanut usage. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
GCA Looking Forward to Summer Conference
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) hopes you’ll make plans to attend the 2021 GCA Summer Conference in Hiawassee, GA July 29-31, 2021. They will be at the Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge and are looking forward to a great time of fellowship and productive working committee meetings. GCA Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, says this will be a great opportunity for their members …
Lower Covid-19 Vaccination Rates in Rural Areas
While some people have been vaccinated for Covid-19, there are still a lot of folks who haven’t. And some may still have questions about the vaccines, with the main question being are they safe? The National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB), which Southeast AgNet is a member of, is making an effort to help relay information that some people are …
Forecast for Beef Production Unchanged, Poultry Production Lowered
USDA’s latest forecast for beef production is virtually unchanged from a month ago. But according to a story from Stephanie Ho, USDA expects lower poultry production and slightly higher prices for broilers and turkeys, compared to last month. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …