The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia is requesting proposals to assist with implementing key priorities in the state. Conservation minded organizations, who wish to apply, should demonstrate how they can ensure equity in the delivery and implementation of all NRCS programs and Services. This includes increasing assistance for climate-smart agriculture and forestry to support producers in building resiliency across …
USDA Preparing Support for Fire-Affected Counties in Florida
The USDA Florida Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, Deborah Tannenbaum, has announced that Bay, Liberty, Franklin, Gulf and Calhoun counties have received preliminary authorization for the implementation of the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP). “FSA stands ready to help wildfire-impacted producers get back on their feet,” said Tannenbaum. “Once you are able to safely evaluate the impact on your operation, be …
Alabama Signup for EQIP WLFW Eastern Hellbender Initiative Ending
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind landowners in certain parts of the state the deadline to submit applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) Eastern Hellbender Initiative is this Friday, March 25th. Alabama is joining the WLFW Eastern Hellbender state level partnership along with Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina. The Alabama initiative will include practices to …
National Peanut Month: GPC Gives Back to Local Food Banks
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is using National Peanut Month to give back to local communities. Joy Crosby, director of communications at GPC, discussed the various ways the commission and Peanut Proud have donated peanut butter to the Southeast. “For National Peanut Month, the Georgia Peanut Commission has worked with Peanut Proud to donate a little over …
USDA Report Shows a Decade of Conservation Trends
According to a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report, the use of no-till, crop rotations, more efficient irrigation methods and advanced technologies have climbed in recent years. The report, from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), demonstrates progress made through voluntary conservation over a 10-year period. The report titled, “Conservation Practices on Cultivated Cropland: A Comparison of CEAP I and CEAP …
GCC Reminds Growers About Input Costs, Availability for Upcoming Season
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) encourages producers to be prepared for the upcoming season by knowing their input costs and availability. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, discusses the inputs issue that is prevalent throughout the agricultural industry. “Inputs in general are on growers’ minds. We’ve got growers concerned about input supply, input price. If you’re …
Georgia Beef Producers Encouraged to Participate in Burger Promotion
May will be Beef Month in Georgia. The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is preparing for various promotions that will take place that month and one that will lead into the month. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they will once again hold a Best Burger Contest. For more information about this and other Beef Checkoff promotions, contact the …
USDA Announces Investment in American Made Fertilizer
Soaring fertilizer prices has many farmers concerned about the rising costs of production for many crops this year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last Friday it will support additional fertilizer production for American farmers to address the rising costs. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said $250 million will be made available through a new grant program this summer to …
Smart Phone App Provides Farmers Instant Access to Market Data
The new smart phone app providing farmers instant access to market data. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA has launched USDA Market News, a free mobile app designed to give producers quick and easy access to recently published market information right at their fingers tips no matter where they are. Producers can search for markets based …
$250 Million Investment to Support Innovative American-made Fertilizer
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing it will support additional fertilizer production for American farmers to address rising costs, including the impact of Putin’s price hike on farmers, and spur competition. USDA will make available $250 million through a new grant program this summer to support independent, innovative and sustainable American fertilizer production to supply American farmers. Additionally, …