e-cap

USDA-FSA Accepting Applications for E-CAP

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (E-CAP), Funding, USDA-FSA

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) wants to remind producers about the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (E-CAP). Relief payments through E-CAP are based on planted and prevented planted crop acres for eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year. Tyron Spearman has more details. To apply, visit fsa.usda.gov/ecap  using a login.gov account, or contact your local FSA office to request an application. Producers who have not previously reported 2024 crop year …

food allergy

National Peanut Board Accepting Applications for Food Allergy Research Grants

Dan Agri-Business, Funding, National Pork Board (NPB), Peanuts, Research

The National Peanut Board (NPB) has announced it is accepting inquiries for its second annual request for proposals for food allergy research grants. The call for applications is open through May 9, 2025. This year, NPB has increased the total availability of grant funding up to $550,000, which will be awarded to qualified projects designed to advance food allergy solutions. NPB prioritizes …

farmland

Discussing Farmland vs Markets for Investments

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

On on-going conversation pits farmland verses the markets when it comes to investing. Mark Oppold delves into that conversation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

National Agriculture Trade Day

Commissioner Rick Pate declares March 19th as National Agriculture Trade Day in Alabama

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Industry

(ADAI/MONTGOMERY, AL/March 19, 2025) — Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate has declared March 19th as National Agriculture Trade Day in Alabama, in recognition of the significant contribution agriculture trade makes to the state’s economy, farmers and communities. Commissioner Pate is currently serving as the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) Board President. SUSTA is a non-profit organization that …

wia

WIA Scholarship Open for Students in Ag

Dan Agri-Business, Education

(WIA/ORLANDO, FL/March 18, 2025) — Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Student Scholarship Award. Chosen recipients will enjoy complimentary registration and accommodations at the 2025 WIA Summit in Orlando, Florida, September 22-24, where they will be among more than 1,000 decision-makers in the sector. The deadline to submit applications is Sunday, July 13. Thanks to generous …

e-cap

USDA Announces E-CAP Funds

Dan Agri-Business, Funding, Peanuts, USDA-FSA

When it comes to the $10 billion in economic assistance passed by Congress, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been working to get these funds out to producers. The program doing this is called the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, or E-CAP. Tyron Spearman has more details. Eligible producers must report 2024 crop year planted and prevented planted acres to FSA on an FSA-578, Report …

Thank a Farmer

National Ag Day – Thank A Farmer Video

Dan ADAI, Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI)

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is celebrating National Ag Day today! We want to recognize and show our appreciation to the hardworking farmers who keep Alabama and the world fed, clothed and thriving! Agriculture is the backbone of our state, contributing $77.3 billion to our economy. No one is more committed to protecting the land than Alabama farmers. …

agricultural producers

USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers

Dan Agri-Business, Funding, USDA, USDA-FSA

Marking National Agriculture Day, Secretary Rollins Prioritizes Timely Support for Farmers (USDA-FSA/WASHINGTON/March 18, 2025) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency …

national agriculture day

Today is National Agriculture Day

Dan Agri-Business, Event

Today is National Agriculture Day here in the U.S. Mark Oppold has even more information about the history of this annual event. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

National Agriculture Day

Tuesday is National Agriculture Day

Dan Agri-Business

Tuesday, March 18th is National Agriculture Day here in the U.S. Mark Oppold takes time to look at this annual event and what agriculture means to our country. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024