(USDA) — While President Donald J. Trump continues to take action during this COVID-19 National Emergency and enact measures to ensure Americans are safe, secure, and healthy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to be open for business to provide services to the American people. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recorded the following video message reassuring the American …
USDA Shuts Down Portions of Operations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced they are shutting down portions of their operations. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …
Everett Griner: “Agri-View” Radio Commentary Host, & “Granddaddy of Southeast AgNet” Passes at age 93
Southeast AgNet / AgNet Media is saddened to hear of the loss of long-time farm broadcaster and Agri-View commentary host Everett Griner, who died this morning (03.11.2020) in Moultrie, GA. Everett was truly one of a kind and entertained his radio audience like few others could, while sharing news and commentary for and about agricultural producers of the region. Here’s …
Record Number of Farmers Attend 2020 Commodity Classic
(NCGA) — A record number of farmers converged on Texas last week for the 2020 Commodity Classic. Total farmers registered was 4,678—the highest number in the show’s 24-year history, eclipsing the previous record of 4,595 set in 2016 in New Orleans. Total registrations of 9,350 was also second only to the New Orleans event. Held Feb. 27-29 in San Antonio, …
Mid-Mississippi Delta River Region Potentially a “Next California”
(NAFB) — A report from the World Wildlife Fund details how the Mid-Mississippi Delta River Region could become the “Next California” of fruit and vegetable production because of climate change. The report, The Next California, Phase 1: Investigating Potential in the Mid-Mississippi Delta River Region, explores the viability of shifting some fruit and vegetable production to an area of the …
Friday is Last Day to Schedule Appointment for CRP Signup
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 25, 2020 – Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 2020 general signup must make an offer of acres or schedule an appointment to do so with their local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) service center by Friday, February 28. The general signup – which opened in December – is available to …
Feral Swine Workshops Coming in Georgia
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia wants landowners looking for a little more information about feral swine management, to know there are currently three Feral Swine Workshops scheduled in March. The first event is happening March 3 in Griffin from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Georgia County Cooperative Extension office. The second will take …
USDA Offers New Insurance Pilot Program for Nursery Crops in 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 20, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced a new crop insurance pilot program, Nursery Value Select (NVS), for crop year 2021. NVS is another crop insurance option for nursery crop producers, including those growing hemp, in addition to the Nursery crop insurance program. NVS is available in select counties …
Farmers Join Forces for Sustainability and Responsible Climate Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 19, 2020) – The 21 farm and ranch groups representing millions of U.S. farmers and ranchers are launching Farmers for a Sustainable Future (FSF), a coalition committed to environmental and economic sustainability. This coalition will serve as a primary resource for lawmakers and policymakers as they consider climate policies. The coalition will share with elected officials, media …
UPL Providing Products for Southeast Growers
UPL North American is a global agriculture company specializing in innovative crop protection and life science brands. With more than 200 active ingredients, they have a well-integrated biological and chemical portfolio, providing complete solutions to growers, from seed to harvest. UPL Tech Service Representative for the Southeast, Richard Royal, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they have become one of the …