From the Alabama Cooperative Extension System: AUBURN, Ala.—Farming is not for the faint of heart. Many are the varying factors that play a part in good growing seasons and high yields. Producers deal with pest pressures, weed issues, too much—or not enough—rainfall and a plethora of variables on a daily basis during the growing season. There are a number of …
Still Promoting Programs through the 2014 Farm Bill
We’ve mentioned before that many agriculture and commodity groups have already started conversations regarding issues facing agriculture that are important for the next farm bill, which is expected in 2018. But while those efforts are underway, Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini says they are still busy promoting programs available through the 2014 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
RCPP Offers Opportunities in Alabama
The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, promotes coordination between NRCS and its partners to deliver conservation assistance to producers and landowners. NRCS provides assistance to producers through partnership agreements and through program contracts or easement agreements. Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist for programs with Alabama NRCS, encourages folks to learn more about …
House Agriculture Committee Advances Three Bills
From the House Committee on Agriculture: Today, the House Agriculture Committee approved H.R. 470, the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Land Adjustment Act; H.R. 5883, legislation to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act; and H.R. 845, the National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act. “Thank you to my colleagues for advancing these three bipartisan bills. These individual pieces of legislation help prioritize federal …
U.S. Files WTO Case against China’s Rice, Wheat and Corn Supports
The U.S. has launched a new trade enforcement action against China for excessive supports for rice, wheat and corn. Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio Ambassador Michael Froman talks about the case the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Discussing Succession Planning for Farmers
We’ve heard time and time again how the average age of the U.S. farmer is getting older and older. And because of that, one man says succession planning for farmers is extremely important. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff talked with Michael Loney, a regional director for John Hancock Life Insurance Company, about this and other issues of importance for farmers looking …
Beef 101 Courses Still Popular in Alabama
Many Beef 101 courses have taken place in Alabama over the years and they continue to be very popular among those attending. In this week’s beef checkoff report, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says it is having more this month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Increase in Peanut Production Forecast
The September crop report from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service notes an increase in U.S. peanut production from last month’s estimate. Tyron Spearman has those numbers along with a look at some of the other row crops grown in the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
USDA Increases Cotton Acreage Estimate
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released its September crop reports today, and Bianca Pruneda with NASS in Washington, D.C. says the cotton acreage estimate was increased some from last month’s report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
NPPC, Farm Bureau Win FOIA Case Against EPA
From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 12, 2016 – A federal appeals court Friday overruled a lower court decision to throw out a lawsuit brought by the National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its release to environmental groups of personal information on tens of thousands of …