USDA to Invest More Than $4 Billion to Strengthen Food System

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plans to invest more than $4 billion to strengthen critical supply chains through the “Build Back Better” initiative. The new effort will strengthen the food system, create new market opportunities, tackle the climate crisis, help communities that have been left behind and support good-paying jobs throughout the supply chain. The announcement supports …

Georgia Working with Other Southeast States to Promote Beef on the Grill

The summer grilling season is here, and a major campaign to promote beef on the grill is underway. According to Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans, it is an effort among nine Southeastern states. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon or go to their website. Sponsored …

Florida Beef Council Heading to FCA Convention

A great place to learn more about your beef checkoff dollars will be at the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention on June 15-17 in Marco Island. DeAnne Maples, Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they will be giving reports and sharing what they accomplished over the past year. For more information …

Promoting Alabama Beef on TV Segments

A fun way for the Alabama Beef Checkoff to get beef and beef recipes in front of consumers is through cooking segments on TV. According to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach Ali Cantrell, that’s exactly what they are doing in Mobile and other markets across the state. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded activities in …

Cotton Planting Delays in Some States

Planting of cotton and peanut seed continues across the Southeast. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) notes the number of acres planted are close to the 5-year averages in most cases. But USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says there are cotton planting delays in the some of the wetter states. Rippey says there was a net improvement in overall cotton …

GCC Encourages Farmers to Participate in Pandemic Cover Crop Program

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) encourages producers to participate in the Pandemic Cover Crop Program, which is an insurance premium benefit for growers with cover crops. Farmers are eligible for coverage under most crop insurance policies for a premium benefit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture if they planted cover crops during this crop year.  “Georgia’s cotton …

Florida Immigration Fight to be Heard in September

(NSF/June 6, 2021) — A federal appeals court will hear arguments in September in Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s challenge to immigration-enforcement moves by the Biden administration. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled arguments the week of Sept. 20 in Miami, according to court documents. Moody went to the appeals court last month after U.S. District Judge …

Positive U.S. Export Numbers

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USDA Offering Compost and Food Waste Reduction Agreements

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the availability of up to $2 million for local governments to host Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) pilot projects for fiscal year 2021. The cooperative agreements support projects that develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans and they are part of …