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AFBF Pushing for Stimulus Deal for Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is not giving up on a virus stimulus deal between the White House and Hill Democrats, who now want to meet with President Trump after he issued executive orders to provide aid. AFBF Executive Vice President, Dale Moore, says they continue to push for a stimulus deal and the $20 billion for agriculture included …
Peanut Vendors Offer Heartfelt Shoutout for America’s Favorite Pastime
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the plans of an entire world, and that includes America’s favorite pastime – baseball. Now that Major League Baseball (MLB) finally has returned, it is without any fans in its ballparks to soak up things like fresh roasted bags of in-shell peanuts. Tyron Spearman has details about a new video that’s been developed to help …
Georgia Beef Board Promoting Atlanta Burger Week
The Beef Checkoff program in Georgia is gearing up for the annual Atlanta Burger Week. Dale Sandlin, executive vice president of the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), says the annual event will take place in September. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …
Virtual UGA Cotton and Peanut Field Day on Sept. 9
The Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Peanut Commission want growers to be aware of an upcoming University of Georgia Cotton and Peanuts Field Day on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The event will be virtual this year and interested growers will be able to learn via zoom. Though some details are being finalized, the event will feature a morning session from 10 …
National FFA Organization Names 2020 American Star Finalists
National FFA Organization Names 2020 American Star Finalists INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 10, 2020/National FFA Organization) –The National FFA Organization selected 16 students from throughout the United States as finalists for its 2020 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience. The American Star Awards represent the best of …
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
WASHINGTON, August 10, 2020 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic certification through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). Applications for eligible certification expenses paid between Oct. 1, 2019, and Sept. 30, 2020, are due Oct. 31, 2020. “For producers producing food …
Georgia Dryland Peanut Crop is Struggling
According to an Extension peanut agronomist, Scott Monfort, crops in Georgia have experienced extreme temperatures and drought conditions for the past few weeks, which is taking a toll on many of the non-irrigated peanut fields. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
NRCS Investing Up to $360 Million in Partner-Driven Conservation
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced it will be investing up to $360 million in partner-driven conservation through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). NRCS invites potential conservation partners to submit project applications for federal funding. Dollars will be awarded to locally-driven, public-private partnerships that improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat …
USDA Announces Changes in Emergency Haying and Grazing Provisions on CRP Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced today changes for emergency haying and grazing of acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). This includes changes outlined in the 2018 Farm Bill that streamlines the authorization process for farmers and ranchers. FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce explains some of the provisions covered. Previously, emergency haying and grazing …