USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind agricultural producers and landowners the 2020 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) signup is underway in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. But NRCS encourages those interested to submit applications as soon as possible, as the deadlines to do so are nearing. Alabama Producers Urged to Sign Up Now for EQIP USDA’s Natural Resources …
Peanut Usage is Positive
During a recent conference, those in attendance learned more about peanut consumption and usage numbers. Tyron spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
American Sugar Alliance Touts Sustainability
The American Sugar Alliance recently traveled to two sugar-farming states to talk with sugar producers about the farming practices they are using to sustain the environment. Florida’s sugarcane farmers value the incredible resources and unique ecosystems that the state has to offer and have invested more than $450 million to restore and preserve the Everglades. “We are the original folks …
House of Representatives Clears Bill Boosting Ag Specialists at Borders
On Feb. 10, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would address the shortage of agricultural specialists and inspectors at U.S. ports of entry. According to Customs and Border Patrol estimates, there is currently a shortage of nearly 700 inspectors across the country. The Senate companion bill was introduced by Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) and passed in October …
Outlook Remains Strong for U.S. Beef in South Korea
U.S. beef exports to South Korea are coming off another record performance in 2019, and the outlook remains strong. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Joe Schuele has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA Offers New Insurance Pilot Program for Nursery Crops in 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 20, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced a new crop insurance pilot program, Nursery Value Select (NVS), for crop year 2021. NVS is another crop insurance option for nursery crop producers, including those growing hemp, in addition to the Nursery crop insurance program. NVS is available in select counties …
Farmers Join Forces for Sustainability and Responsible Climate Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 19, 2020) – The 21 farm and ranch groups representing millions of U.S. farmers and ranchers are launching Farmers for a Sustainable Future (FSF), a coalition committed to environmental and economic sustainability. This coalition will serve as a primary resource for lawmakers and policymakers as they consider climate policies. The coalition will share with elected officials, media …
Concerns for Peanut Growers
During a recent event, one peanut specialist discussed concerns that growers from across the Southeast are having about this year’s crop. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
UPL Providing Products for Southeast Growers
UPL North American is a global agriculture company specializing in innovative crop protection and life science brands. With more than 200 active ingredients, they have a well-integrated biological and chemical portfolio, providing complete solutions to growers, from seed to harvest. UPL Tech Service Representative for the Southeast, Richard Royal, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they have become one of the …
Georgia County Cotton Production Meeting Continue
Cotton producers across Georgia have been attending the annual cotton production meetings over the past few weeks, where they have been able to hear about the latest in research efforts. Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) Executive Director Richey Seaton hopes producers who have missed out will attend a meeting near them. For more information contact your County Extension office. Sponsored ContentCIR …