From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Muscogee, Oglethorpe and Washington counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought.. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Georgia also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those counties are: Baldwin, Chattahoochee, Clarke, …
USDA Designates 6 Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Bibb, Chilton, Lauderdale, Macon, Russell and Tuscaloosa counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Alabama also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties …
What Implementation of GIPSA Rules Would Mean for Cattle Marketing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) recently sent three rules related to the buying and selling of livestock and poultry to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. But, there are some concerns in the livestock industry about these rules, including those raised by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. NCBA …
Specialty Crop Block Grants Awarded in Alabama
From the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama will receive over $334,000 in funding to distribute to 14 specific project initiatives that have been approved as part of USDA’s 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program awards. “We are pleased to partner with USDA and administer the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program in Alabama,” said Commissioner …
Alabama Landowners Reminded NRCS Signup Deadline is Friday
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind landowners that Friday, October 21st is the signup batching date for 2017 funding for various conservation programs. . Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …
Nearly Half of Peanut Crop Harvested
According to the latest numbers, peanut harvest is almost half-way through across the belt. Tyron Spearman has a look at those numbers and where harvest stands here in the deep Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
NCGA Hosting NASCAR #3 Car at Sunbelt Ag Expo
Those attending this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo are able to see the NASCAR #3 car, in the National Corn Growers Association tent. Past NCGA President, Martin Barbre says it has been a popular attraction as they talk with folks about the benefits of ethanol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Final Day for 2016 Sunbelt Ag Expo
It’s the final day for the 2016 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. People from across the Southeast and the nation have been able to learn more about the latest innovations in agriculture. Tyron Spearman has a look at some of the news coming out of this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Livestock Market Manager Sees Benefits of BQA
Beef and dairy producers are being reminded to take advantage of free online BQA certification which continues until November 13th. And in our weekly “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, Carl McKettrick with the Arcadia Stockyards in Arcadia, Florida, sees the benefits of being BQA certified. Download Audio Sponsored …
Wednesday Lineup at Sunbelt Ag Expo
It’s day two for the 2016 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. Many folks were on hand yesterday for the opening day to see the various demonstrations and displays. Tyron Spearman looks at a few of the events coming up for day two. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …