FEMA Has Approved Florida’s Request for Individual Assistance in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton and Bay counties Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Individual Assistance for Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton and Bay counties following the impact of Hurricane Sally. With this announcement, families impacted by Hurricane Sally now …
Virtual Format Set for 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conferences
The National Cotton Council (NCC) will conduct the 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conferences (BWCC) virtually on Jan. 5-7 (Tuesday-Thursday) due to continued concerns regarding COVID-19’s spread. The BWCC, coordinated by the NCC, annually brings together university and USDA researchers, regulatory agencies, extension personnel/agents, consultants, and industry sales/support personnel to exchange information about new products and production/processing systems that can be tailored …
FFA Introduces “Agricultural Education for All”
The National FFA organization announced its new Agricultural Education for All roadmap. The plan outlines the strategies the organization is taking to support inclusion, diversity and equity. The FFA wants to ensure that the organization is a bully-free zone that reflects society’s demographics in membership, leadership, and staff, and celebrates individuality. “FFA is building the next generation of leaders – …
Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces New Farmworker COVID-19 Testing Efforts
Tallahassee, Fla. – Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced today new efforts to provide COVID-19 testing for farmworkers as the fall harvest season begins, in partnership with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), and local county governments. Beginning this week, farmworkers will have access to numerous no-cost COVID-19 testing …
Cattle Feedlot Inventories Highest in at Least 24 Years
We told you earlier this week that USDA’s September Cattle on Feed report shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. was at 11.4 million head on Sept. 1. That is 4% above Sept. 1, 2019 and the highest Sept. 1 inventory since the series began in 1996. In a report from …
Cattle Producers Welcome House Introduction of PRICE Act
WASHINGTON (Oct. 1, 2020) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the introduction of bipartisan legislation to improve the marketing environment for cattle producers. Introduced by Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD.) and bipartisan cosponsors, the Price Reform in Cattle Economics (PRICE) Act addresses several areas of critical importance for cattle producers across the United States. Included in the bill are existing …
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Farmers, Livestock Producers in Alabama, Surrounding States Impacted by Hurricane Sally
MOBILE, Ala., Sept. 30, 2020 – Hurricane Sally’s flooding and high winds impacted agricultural operations in Alabama and surrounding states, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. As agricultural producers move into recovery mode and assess damages, they should contact their local USDA Service Center to report …
Peanut Market Update
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Registration Continues for Hurricane Michael Timber and Irrigation Recovery Block Grant Programs in Florida
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and the Florida Forest Service wants to remind landowners who suffered damage from Hurricane Michael in October 2018, that registration for the Florida Timber Recovery Block Grant Program and the Florida Irrigation Recovery Block Grant Program continues. While being funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the program is being …
Florida Peanut Harvest Running Behind
Various folks were on hand in Jay, Florida earlier this week when U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue stopped by to tour the agricultural areas affected by Hurricane Sally. One of those on hand was the Executive Director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association (FPPA), Ken Barton. AgWired’s Cindy Zimmerman caught up with him to talk about the Florida peanut …