FDACS Provides Update on Efforts to Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Funding, General

(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/AUGUST 30, 2023) — Today, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) provided an update on its efforts to support Hurricane Idalia response and recover efforts. To learn more about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FDACS.gov. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Vilsack Attending Farm Progress Show

Dan Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Funding, Soybeans

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be at the Farm Progress Show in Indiana today. Mark Oppold is there and has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

Livestock Shelter Open in Alabama in Preparation for Hurricane Idalia

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Livestock

(ADAI/MONTGOMERY, AL/August 29, 2023) — In preparation for Hurricane Idalia, entry requirements have been lifted for livestock animals that are moving across state lines. The following temporary sheltering facility has agreed to provide a place for evacuees with livestock including horses and cattle to stay. Pike County Cattlemen’s Association – Cattleman Park4100 US HWY 231 STroy, AL 36081 Building Number: 334-566-0892 …

Disappointed in EPA’s WOTUS Rule

Dan Agri-Business, Corn, Field Crops, Legislative

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) expressed disappointment with the revised Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule (.pdf) that was issued today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers. U.S. corn growers are disappointed by EPA’s revised “Waters of the U. S. (WOTUS) rule,” said NCGA President Tom Haag. “The agency failed to open the process to …

USDA-NRCS Closing Some Florida Offices in Advance of Hurricane Idalia

Dan Agri-Business, Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL) has announced that due to Hurricane Idalia, their offices and some USDA service centers in North Central areas have temporarily closed through at least Wednesday, August 30, 2023. USDA NRCS officials hope to resume normal operations on Thursday, August 31st, unless extenuating circumstances prevents them from doing so. The temporary office closures include: State …

Florida Beef Council Pleased with New Funding

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Florida Beef Council (FBC), Funding, Marketing

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently received some new funding. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains where it came from and what they plan to use it for. For more information on Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Big Farm Show Being Held This Week

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans

The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo will be coming up in October in Moultrie, Georgia. But this week, another well known farm show is taking place. Mark Oppold is there and has this report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

More Senators Support AM in Every Vehicle Act

Dan Agri-Business, Legislative, Regulation

More than a quarter of the Senate has now signed on to a bill to protect AM radio. The Senate’s AM in Every Vehicle Act, S1669, continues to gain momentum with an additional eight senators signing on as cosponsors before the August break. That brings it to 27 cosponsors, including 14 Republicans, 12 Democrats, and one Independent. Senator Kevin Cramer …

USDA Publishes Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule

Dan Agri-Business, Legislative, Regulation, This Land of Ours

Ensuring the integrity of child nutrition programs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Wednesday published a final rule on program integrity to ensure that child nutrition programs are properly operated and managed to protect federal funds and taxpayer dollars. The final rule impacts the National School Lunch …

Registration Ongoing for Georgia Peanut Tour

Dan Agri-Business, Education, Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC), Peanuts

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) reminds growers and industry leaders that registration is ongoing for the upcoming Georgia Peanut Tour, scheduled for Sept. 12-14 in Bainbridge, Georgia, and the surrounding area. Chris Butts, chairman of this year’s tour, highlighted what attendees can expect when attending this year’s event. “This is the tour to highlight to our buyers …