Farm bankruptcies slightly decreased in 2020, but an industry economist warns farmers are “not out of the woods yet.” Caseload statistics from U.S. Courts indicate that Chapter 12 family farm and family fishery bankruptcies totaled 552 filings during 2020, down 43 filings, or 7%, from 2019, the third highest over the last decade. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John …
Florida Beef Council Ready for ‘Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300’
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is busy putting the finishing touches on a big Beef Checkoff promotional event coming next week. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples says they have several folks from other states coming in to help out during the “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300” at the Daytona International Speedway. The “Beef It’s What’s For …
Georgia Beef Board Ready for NASCAR Race Promotion
The beef industry and NASCAR are teaming together for a big event in Daytona, Florida next week. It’s called the “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300”. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman she’s headed to Daytona for the big race. For more information about Beef Checkoff programs in Georgia, contact the …
Speculation Over Use of Commodity Credit Corporation
Speculation is brewing over how the new Biden administration may use the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). The Trump-era Department of Agriculture used it to provide trade relief to farmers, including Market Facilitation Program payments. The CCC has a $30 billion fund, with several ideas on how to use the funding, setting up a “tug of war over its limited resources,” …
Signup for Conservation Easements in Georgia Ends Friday
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia reminds producers and landowners that the deadline to sign up for this year’s Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) is Feb. 5, 2021. In order to be considered for the fiscal year 2021 funding pool, applications must be submitted by this upcoming Friday. ACEP is a program with two components; Agricultural Land Easements …
Florida Natural Resource Meeting Web Conference is March 3
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has announced it will conduct a State Technical Committee meeting on March 3 by web conference. The meeting, slated for 9:30 a.m. to noon, is available to the public. NRCS will solicit recommendations for establishing program criteria and priorities for conservation in Florida. The committee, chaired by NRCS Florida State Conservationist Juan …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention to be Held in March
The 2021 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention is one event that will be held in person this year. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they are excited to invite producers to attend. Registration information is available on the ACA website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …
National Grazing Lands Conference Slated for December 2021
The National Grazing Lands Coalition has announced it will hold the eighth National Grazing Lands Conference (8NGLC) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Dec. 6-9, 2021. The coalition is planning to hold an in-person meeting but is exploring online options for individuals who may not be able to travel. Attendees will hear from grazing lands experts as well as agricultural …
Survey Help Sought from Georgia Producers
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, Georgia Farm Bureau and the University of Georgia Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development are jointly offering a survey to Georgia farmers impacted by COVID-19. This most recent survey was issued in December, but the group is allowing additional time for producers to send in their submissions. The deadline to complete the survey is Feb. …
Bayer’s ThryvOn Technology Moves Forward
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently announced the deregulation of a cotton variety, designated as MON 88702, otherwise known as ThryvOn Technology. It was developed by the Monsanto Company, which is now owned by Bayer. It uses genetic engineering for resistance to certain insects, primarily tarnished plant bugs. APHIS considered all public …