The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia reminds , interested producers the sign-up deadline for an Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is March 24th. This statewide sign-up, which will utilize funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, will take two approaches to assist producers who plan to build climate resiliency into their operations. First, those applying for cover crops (Practice Code 340) will be …
USDA Proposes New Requirements for the “Product of USA” Label
There could be some new requirements for the product of the USA label. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week released a proposed rule with new regulatory requirements for the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim. The proposed rule allows the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claim …
USDA-NRCS in Florida Hosting Two Virtual Workshops on CSP
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will host two virtual workshops on the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). These are designed for an overview of the CSP for agricultural producers and non-industrial, private forest landowners. They will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The first session will be from 2pm to 4pm Eastern, the second session, which will be the same presentation …
USMEF Promotes U.S. Beef at Gulfood
With support from USDA and the Beef Checkoff Program, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) promoted U.S. beef at Gulfood, one of the world’s largest food trade shows in February. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom says Gulfood attendance was outstanding this year. Halstrom says a wide range of U.S. beef products were promoted at Gulfood. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) estimates 2022 crop losses due to weather and climate change at more than $21.4 billion. The AFBF Market Intel analysis shows in 2022, 18 weather and climate disasters, each with damages exceeding $1 billion struck the United States. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that 2022 surpassed 2021 as the third-costliest disaster …
GCC Reminds Producers About ARC/PLC Deadline
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers that the ARC/PLC sign-up deadline is Wednesday, March 15. Producers have until then to make their elections concerning agriculture risk coverage (ARC) or price loss coverage (PLC) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, discussed the importance of …
GPC Celebrates March as National Peanut Month
TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) was part of an event last week that celebrated March as National Peanut Month. The Georgia peanut industry hosted the 2023 Georgia PB&J Day in Atlanta last week. During the event, the Georgia Peanut Commission and Peanut Proud donated 10,080 jars of peanut butter to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. “Peanuts are …
Georgia Cattlemen Set to Meet in Columbus
The final preparations are being made for the 2023 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention which gets underway Wednesday in Columbus, Ga. GCA Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, says they have a fantastic 2 ½ day show planned. The GCA Convention runs March 8-10. Learn more on the GCA website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Alabama Legislative Session Gets Underway
The 2023 Alabama Legislative Session officially kicks off today, March 7 in Montgomery. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says there will be a lot of new faces in this year’s Legislature. The Alabama Legislative Session will comprise of 30 legislative days in 105 calendar days. It is scheduled to end by June 14th. For more information, contact Beasley …
Florida Cattlemen Preparing for Boots on the Hill
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) is preparing for their annual “Boots on the Hill” event coming up next week in Tallahassee. The primary focus of this meeting is for cattlemen to meet personally with every State Senator and Representative or their staff to discuss issues during the Legislative Session. The 2023 Florida Legislative Session kicks off today, March 7th and FCA Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, …