The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is asking drone operators to be mindful of low altitude manned agricultural aircraft operations. With the growing season getting underway, those operations will increase across the nation. Agricultural aviators treat 127 million acres of cropland in the United States each year and perform a variety of services that help farmers increase productivity and protect …
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk?
Last week the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 was unanimously approved during a voice vote of the U.S. Senate. A version of the legislation was approved in the U.S. House of Representatives late last year. Final negotiations will take place before a final bill can be sent to President Joe Biden for a signature. “AFBF appreciates the unanimous vote in …
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
President Joe Biden unveiled his budget proposal for fiscal year 2023, Monday. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the President’s budget provides USDA with “the tools needed to support a vibrant, revitalized, and prosperous rural America.” The budget includes more than $10 million for oversight and enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act as well as money to support innovation in …
Celebrate National Agriculture Day on March 22
Tuesday, March 22 is National Agriculture Day, a time when producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and many others across the country take time to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by American agriculture. While various events will take place across the county, one big event being held in Washington D.C. is “Celebration of Modern Agriculture on the National Mall”. Many exhibits …
Peanut Marketing Issues Being Discussed
There are discussions taking place about the 2022 peanut crop, as various factors are affecting marketing of the crop. Tyron Spearman reports some shellers have even withdrawn from the market at this time. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
ARC/PLC Signup Ends March 15
Agricultural producers who have yet to enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2022 crop year, are being reminded Tuesday, March 15, 2022 is the deadline to sign a contract. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers these two safety net programs to provide income support to farmers experiencing substantial declines in …
Cotton Crop Hangs in the Balance Amid Many Uncertainties
According to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), cotton is the top crop grown in Alabama, but due to global political instability and production disruptions, profits for this year’s crop hangs in the balance. Alabama Extension Cotton Agronomist Steve Brown says farmers will need to think carefully about each and everything they do with each crop they plant. Of course when it comes down …
Alabama Agribusiness Council Holding Annual Meeting
The Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) is holding their annual meeting this week at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama. AAC Executive Director Grace Ellis told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they are thrilled with this year’s event. More information about this week’s meeting can be found on the AAC website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
USDA to Begin Payments for Producers Impacted by 2018 – 19 Natural Disasters
Producers to Receive Assistance through the Quality Loss Adjustment Program and Additional Assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus More than $1 billion in payments will be released over the next several weeks starting June 15 for agricultural producers with approved applications for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program and for producers who have already received payments through …
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
Small businesses play a vital role in driving innovation and technology advancements, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing over $2.3 million in such projects through its Small Business Innovation Research program. As the program aims to encourage participation by women-owned and socially or economically disadvantaged small businesses, it can greatly benefit …