USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers

Dan Agri-Business, Organic, USDA-NRCS

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has a variety of programs that benefit producers across the Southeast in many ways and on many operations. This includes through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. And if you are an organic producer, yes this includes you. Last year, NRCS started providing assistance for a …

“Build Your Base”: Fueling Performance with Beef

Will Jordan Beef, Beef, Cattle, Florida Beef Council (FBC), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Florida Beef Council is in Fort Worth, Tex. this week highlighting beef at the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association national conference. Athletes know that protein is important, and Build Your Base communicates beef as the premier protein. I visited with Deanne Maples to learn more about this exciting program. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture …

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GCC Cautions Growers About EPA’s Decision Regarding Acephate

Dan Cotton, Environment, Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), Pest/Pest Control, USDA-EPA

The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) cautions growers that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to cancel all but one use of the pesticide acephate in an effort to protect human health. While this is a proposed decision and not yet a final rule, it concerns the GCC and executive director Taylor Sills. He details the decision and outlines the …

GBB: Burger Week is Great Way to Celebrate Beef Month

Will Jordan Beef, Beef, Cattle, Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Georgia Beef Board would like to encourage everyone to get out and celebrate Georgia Beef Month through the many events being held across the state. Notably, Atlanta Burger Week is happening now! Listen below as Caitlin Jackson, Georgia Beef Board’s Checkoff Programs Coordinator shares more. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Awards Over $100,000 in Scholarships

Will Jordan Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation awarded over $100,000 this past week in scholarships to Alabama youth. Funded by the “Cowboy Tag”, the foundation has significantly grown scholarship award amounts over the last several years. Listen below as Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, shares more. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Stretching Cattle Feed with Strange Ingredients

Will Jordan Cattle, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

Resourceful is one way to describe folks involved with agriculture. As markets constantly shift, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania is trying unconventional ingredients to help cattle reach their nutritional requirements. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Farmers Approve GPC by 91%

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission’s (GPC) referendum received reaffirmation with a vote of 91.99% during the recent referendum, held March 8 through April 8, 2024. “I appreciate the farmers’ confidence in the commission, and we are committed to continue earning that confidence,” says Joe Boddiford, farmer from Sylvania, Georgia, and GPC chairman. “The commission continues to work together …

Producers Can Use Farm Loan Programs for Climate-Smart Opportunities

Dan Agri-Business, Climate Change, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Economy, Forestry, USDA-FSA, USDA-NRCS

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reminds agricultural producers that farm loan programs can be used to support a variety of climate-smart agriculture practices. Many that can build on practices that farmers and ranchers already use, like cover cropping, nutrient management and conservation tillage.  Climate-smart agricultural practices generate significant environmental benefits by capturing and sequestering carbon, improving water …