By Clint Thompson Farmers interested in using the herbicide Paraquat this year will have to abide by new regulations mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension weed specialist Eric Prostko said the new rules include a training that are all applicators must participate in. “There’s 3 things growers need to be aware of. No. 1, there’s …
EQIP Sign-Up Deadline in Georgia is Friday
Georgia State Conservationist Terrance O. Rudolph with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind agricultural producers and landowners in Georgia that Friday, Feb. 28 is the deadline to apply for fiscal year 2020 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding. This is for all general EQIP, as well as some special initiatives such as the Longleaf Pine, On-Farm Energy, …
Alabama EQIP Sign-Up Deadline is Friday
Alabama State Conservationist Ben Malone with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service reminds farmers, ranchers and private landowners in Alabama to apply for financial and technical assistance through the 2020 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) by Friday, Feb. 28. “NRCS works hard to help eligible farmers, ranchers and private landowners plan and carry out conservation practices that can benefit all Alabama’s …
Florida NRCS Accepting Conservation Easement Applications
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida reminds landowners they are accepting applications to fund agricultural easements in the state. Agricultural Land Easements and Wetland Reserve Easements are both being accepted at this time. NRCS provides financial and technical assistance to conserve working lands and wetlands through both of those programs. NRCS provides financial assistance to conservation partners to …
Corteva Provides Tips on Increasing Pasture Returns
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention, Corteva Agriscience talked with producers about increasing returns from their pastures. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman chatted with Corteva Field Scientist, Scott Flynn, who gave a few tips on how to get more grass for your cattle and more beef per acre. Flynn said a good herbicide to help control those weeds is their new …
Pate Discusses Hemp Program in Alabama
Last fall, the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) accepted hemp applications from eligible growers, processors/handlers and universities in preparation for the second year of the program. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture, Rick Pate, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that last year’s roll-out of the hemp program was real successful and the number of applications for this year have quadrupled. …
Spring Grass Tips from Bayer Animal Health
As a cattle producer, you are busy caring for your entire herd. But Bayer Animal Health wants to note, you don’t have to do it alone. Marc Campbell, with Veterinary Services for Bayer Animal Health, invites producers to learn more about a product that can help get that grass ready for your herd this spring. For more information about Cydectin, …
Friday is Last Day to Schedule Appointment for CRP Signup
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 25, 2020 – Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 2020 general signup must make an offer of acres or schedule an appointment to do so with their local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) service center by Friday, February 28. The general signup – which opened in December – is available to …
Brazilian Beef is Back in the U.S.
Late last week, the USDA reopened the door into the U.S. market for imports of raw beef from Brazil. The agency says the world’s largest beef exporter has taken the right steps to improve its food-safety inspection system, bringing it up to U.S. standards. Some farmers, ranchers and food safety groups are already pushing back against the decision. The National …
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Announces $347 Million in Block Grants for Farm Recovery Program
Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black announced the Farm Recovery Block Grants for farmers and forest landowners in Georgia affected by Hurricane Michael. Black told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) will begin accepting online applications for the $347 million in block grant funds on March 18, 2020 at farmrecovery.com. ATLANTA, GA- Georgia Agriculture Commissioner …