The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will host a State Technical Committee meeting on January 18, from 9:00am to 12:00pm (EST). The event will provide a report for natural resource and program priorities and USDA decisions and to seek recommendations from Florida agricultural leaders. Chaired by NRCS Florida State Conservationist Juan Hernandez, the committee is composed of individuals and …
Conservation Funding Opportunities Available Through EQIP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has several fiscal year 2023 assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and private landowners for key programs That includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Through EQIP, NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to help producers and landowners make conservation improvements on their land that benefit natural resources, build resiliency and contribute to the nation’s broader effort to combat …
Farm Bureau Recognizes Young Farmers and Ranchers Competition Winners
Recognizing young farmers and ranchers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recognized the winners of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award, Discussion Meet, and Excellence in Agriculture Competitions. Young farmers and ranchers competed for the awards by demonstrating knowledge, achievement, and commitment to promoting agriculture. Daniel and Carla Trantham of Alabama …
USDA Reminds Sponsors to Request EWP Assistance in Florida by January 27
Communities that experienced damage after Hurricane Ian can still seek assistance through the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP), offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida. But, community sponsors are being reminded that requests for EWP assistance related to the hurricane are due to NRCS by January 27, 2023. “EWP provides immediate assistance to communities to mitigate potential hazards to life …
USDA Invests Nearly $4.7 Million in Wetland Mitigation Banks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently awarded nearly $4.7 million in grant funding for the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (WMBP), a grant program that supports the development of mitigation banks for the restoration, creation or enhancement of wetlands to compensate for unavoidable impacts to wetlands at another location. The awarded funding is being added to the more than $17 million that …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show Scheduled for Jan. 19
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) reminds growers and industry leaders that it is just days away from hosting its annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show. The event is slated for Thursday, Jan. 19, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. It will start at 8 a.m. and conclude at 2:30 p.m. Rodney Dawson, …
AFBF: More Uncertainty for WOTUS
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says more uncertainty is ahead when it comes to the new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. The new rule comes as the Supreme Court will soon release a decision on a lawsuit against a previous version of WOTUS. AFBF Deputy General Counsel Travis Cushman says the new rule goes beyond the previous rule …
Farm Bureau Names 2023 Farm Dog of the Year
People’s Choice Pup Also Announced “We’re very excited to partner with Purina for the fifth annual Farm Dog of the Year contest, providing the public a look into daily life on the farm,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Farmers and ranchers love what they do, but it can be stressful, even on the best days. Because farm dogs often play …
Event Reminder: Speakers set for Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting on Jan. 25
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds growers and industry leaders that its annual meeting is set for Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, discussed the scheduled speakers and what the UGA Extension Cotton Team has in store for this year’s event. …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Coming Next Month
The 2023 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention is an event producers across the state do not want to miss. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they invite everyone to join them in Montgomery this year. Registration information for the Convention, which will be held February 17-18, is on the ACA website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …