Enrollment for USDA’s Average Crop Revenue Election payments will be open to eligible farmers starting April 27 through August 14, Brent Orr of the Farm Service Agency gives us a quick overview regarding the new program. For more information visit your local Farm Service Agency office or log on to their website.
ACRE Enrollment, Loan Regulations, & Increase for Peanut Contracts
Today Tyron Spearman has the details concerning USDA’s announcement about the enrollment for the new ACRE program, along with information about new loan regulations for certain commodities, plus he has an update on this week’s peanut contracts which did see a slight increase. ACRE enrollment: Loan Regulations: peanut contracts:
Weather May Change Planting Intentions
USDA’s Spring Planting Intentions Report forecasted an overall drop in cotton acres, but Richey Seaton executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says that recent weather conditions in Georgia may have a direct impact on what farmers ultimately decide to plant.
Congratulations East Ridge High School Land Judging Team
Lake Soil & Water Conservation District congratulates students for winning state land-judging competition TAVARES — The Lake Soil and Water Conservation District congratulates Clermont Middle and East Ridge High students who won the State Land Judging Contest for Future Farmers of America in Alachua County on March 27.
Ag Community Encouraged to Visit with Congress
With Congress in adjournment for a two week break, Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, encourages the Ag community to seek out the lawmakers to express their concerns.
New Seed Varieties Good for Alabama
With Spring slowly coming to the southeast some cotton growers may still be struggling with their seed selection, but Tim Towers, Bayer technical sales represenative, says that they have several options available.
Georgia Legislature Wraps Up
The Georgia Legislature wrapped up last week with several bills passing at the eleventh hour including Senate Bill 128, House Bill 318 and House Bill 529 which Gary Black, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, says is imperative to ensure the future of the ag industry in Georgia.
Cotton Industry Wants Farm Bill Implementation
The U.S. cotton industry says it is clearly communicating to lawmakers that the new farm law does not need to be re-opened for budget savings.
Costly to Farmers, Hard to Control
Rural crime increases. Everett Griner tells us all about this dilemma today.
Cotton Producers Frustrated
Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says that the uncertainty in the cotton industry has left many producers frustrated.