(USDA/WASHINGTON, August 31, 2022) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced an additional $21.9 million of funding is being awarded to 111 grant projects through the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant Program (MPIRG), bringing total funding to $54.6 million. This year’s awards will fund projects in 37 states. The funding will help strengthen and develop …
USDA-NRCS in Georgia Announces Local Work Group Meetings
Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia join forces each year to host local work group meetings. During these meetings, local input is gathered from agricultural producers, private forestland managers, conservation organizations and natural resource agencies to help identify and prioritize the natural resource concerns most important for the area. The local …
USDA Investing in Innovative Projects for Climate-Smart Agriculture
Earlier this month, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced it will invest $15 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic program. Through CIG, grantees work to address our nation’s water quality, water quantity, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges, all while supporting agricultural production. This year’s funding priorities are climate-smart agriculture, addressing invasive species and …
Application Deadline Nearing in Florida for New Water Conservation System Practice
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) In Florida wants to remind nursery owners about a newly approved conservation practice. The Water Conservation System, commonly known as an Evaporative Cooling Pad, will help reduce water and energy while improving plant productivity. This conservation practice is available for Florida nursery operations and existing greenhouses, and can also be used for cooling livestock and poultry facilities. …
Interest Expense Ratio for Agriculture Stays Even with 20-year Average
USDA’s Economic Research Service reports the interest expense ratio of farms was 0.04 in 2020, remaining in line with the long-term trend and initial forecasts, despite the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic reduced demand for agricultural commodities. The interest expense ratio is calculated by dividing interest expenses by the sum of the value of production and Government payments for a given …
Application Deadline for EQIP is Sept 2 in Florida
Agricultural producers and landowners in Florida are reminded the deadline to apply for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is Friday, September 2nd. Through EQIP, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida can provide producers and landowners with financial resources and one-on-one help to plan and implement improvements that address resource concerns. Once an application has been filed, the local NRCS conservation …
Seeking Beef Ambassadors in Georgia
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is once again seeking college students interested in becoming a Beef Ambassador. Taylor Evans, GBB director of public relations, says applications have been sent out to colleges across the state. To get a Beef Ambassador application or learn more, simply e-mail Taylor Evans. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon …
Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300 Coming Back in 2023
It was officially announced this past weekend that the “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300” will be coming back to the Daytona International Speedway next February. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says this program continues to grow. The race will be held February 18, 2023. Fans can stay get all of the race day-related news and tailgating recipes at BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com or by …
Alabama Cattleman Magazine Providing Information about Fall Sales
The Alabama Cattleman magazine is sent out each month to members of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), and provides a variety of information important to producers across the state. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, wants you to be on the lookout in the magazine for various upcoming cattle sales in issues this fall. To learn more about the Alabama Cattleman magazine, contact their …
GCC, GPC Invite Farmers to Annual Field Day
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) invite producers to the Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Tifton, Georgia. University of Georgia (UGA) cotton and peanut team members, who specialize in agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, fertility and breeding will provide growers timely information pertinent to two of the …