From the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association: We just got word that the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has approved our request for a special Drought Emergency Declaration for hay hauling. Permits are available for loads up to 12′ wide and 14′ high up to 80,000 lbs. on five axles. The PERMIT FEES are WAIVED. Simply call the permit office at 1-800-499-2782. …
EQIP Signup Deadline in Florida is Next Week
Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners can apply until October 21 for financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for fiscal year 2017 funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Alabama NRCS Signup Batching Deadline is Next Week
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind landowners that next Friday, October 21st is the signup batching date for producers for 2017 funding for a variety of conservation programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Many Events Taking Place Next Week at Sunbelt Ag Expo
While they have received several calls and emails asking if the Sunbelt AG Expo was affected by Hurricane Matthew, officials there note they are blessed and fortunate to say they were not and the 2016 Expo will continue as scheduled. Tyron Spearman reports they look forward to seeing everyone October 18-20 in Moultrie, Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …
Screwworm Life Cycle and Habits Contribute to Insect’s Threat
From the University of Florida/IFAS By: Tom Nordlie GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida residents curious or skeptical about the threat posed by the parasitic screwworm fly Cochliomiya hominivorax can rest assured the insect merits all the attention it has received after an outbreak was detected in the Florida Keys earlier this month, say experts with the University of Florida Institute of …
Georgia Survey Shows Support for GATE
The Georgia Ag Issues Summit, which took place back in August, generated statewide discussion on a variety of topics impacting Georgia’s agriculture and forestry industries. As a follow-up, the Georgia Agribusiness Council partnered with organizations from a variety of ag sectors to craft a brief survey to collect valuable input. And GAC President Bryan Tolar says they have the results …
Online Hay Listing Now Available for Alabama Farmers
From the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: Montgomery, AL- The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries in cooperation with the Alabama Agribusiness Council, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Alabama Farmers Federation are launching an on-line hay listing to address the urgent need for hay that livestock producers are experiencing during the current drought …
Rubio on Importance of Citrus Industry
A good crowd was on hand Wednesday at the Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch near Lake Placid to hear the first citrus crop forecast of the season from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. One of those in attendance was Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who talked with Southeast AgNet about the importance of agriculture to Florida, and the downward turn the citrus …
Strong August Beef and Pork Exports
Data recently released by the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows August was a strong month for U.S. red meat exports as beef export volume was the largest in nearly two years. The results show both beef and pork exports posted the highest monthly values of 2016. August beef export volume climbed 27 percent from a year ago to near Sponsored …
Commissioner Putnam Announces 2017 Agriculture Hall of Fame Honorees
From the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation announced today four honorees who will be inducted into the Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame for 2017. These individuals have made outstanding contributions to Florida’s agriculture industry and mentored future leaders in this field. The …