conservation easement

Protect Your Agricultural Land in Florida with a Conservation Easement

Dan Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE), Agricultural Land Easements (ALE), Florida, USDA-NRCS

If you are you an agricultural landowner in Florida that is interested in protecting the integrity of your property, then you are encouraged to consider safeguarding your land with a conservation easement through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL).  NRCS-FL accepts agricultural conservation easement applications year-round, but applications for Fiscal Year 2025 funding are being accepted through March 7, …

cotton acreage

U.S. Cotton Acreage Expected to Decline in 2025, NCC Survey Finds

Dan Cotton, National Cotton Council (NCC)

U.S. cotton growers plan to plant 9.6 million acres in 2025, a 14.5% decrease from the previous year, according to the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) annual planting intentions survey. The results were released at the 2025 NCC Annual Meeting. The survey found that upland cotton acreage is expected to decline by 14.4% to 9.4 million acres, while extra-long staple (ELS) …

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NCC to HHS: Emphasize Chicken in 2025 Dietary Guidelines

Dan National Chicken Council (NCC), Poultry

Last week the National Chicken Council (NCC) urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to reject recommendations (.pdf) put forth by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) that emphasize plant-based proteins over lean meats like chicken. Rusty Halvorson has more details. NCC’s comments (.pdf) were submitted in response to the Scientific Report released last December by the DGAC, which makes recommendations …

agricultural tractors

U.S. Sales of Agricultural Tractors and Combines Drop in January

Dan Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Economy

New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) notes that sales of agricultural tractors and combines fell during January compared to the year before. U.S. tractor sales were down 15.8%, while sales of combines fell 78.9%.  “As we enter 2025, we’re seeing a continuation of slow sales saw throughout 2024.” said AEM Senior Vice President Curt Blades. “The Ag industry continues to face …

disaster recovery

Disaster Recovery Assistance Available through USDA-NRCS

Dan Alabama, Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Georgia, USDA-NRCS

We are all very familiar with what transpired during the 2024 hurricane season. And while we are still a few months away from the 2025 season, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners affected by hurricanes, floods or drought, NRCS provides disaster recovery assistance to farmers, ranchers, landowners and communities through a variety of USDA programs.  This includes …

labeling

NFU Supports American Beef Labeling Act

Dan Beef, Cattle, National Farmers Union (NFU)

There is support for new legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate concerning the labeling of beef. Rusty Halvorson has the story. The National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced support of the American Beef Labeling Act, introduced by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.). This legislation codifies mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef sold in the U.S. Specifically, NFU says the …

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USDA Freezes Conservation, Farmer Payments

Dan Agri-Business, Conservation, Environment, Funding, USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has frozen some funding for farmers as it goes through a sweeping review, despite assurances from the Trump administration that programs helping farmers wouldn’t be affected during the government overhaul. Reuters says the impact has been wide-ranging, from cash assistance for ranchers to fixing cattle watering systems to help for corn growers wanting to …

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Georgia Beef Board Attends Cattle Industry Convention

Dan Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB)

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) was represented well at the annual Cattle Industry Convention last week in San Antonio, Texas. GBB Chairman Robert Fountain says it was a really good educational experience. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Beef Council

Florida Beef Council Attends Cattle Industry Convention

Dan Cattle, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC), Florida Beef Council (FBC)

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) took part in the Cattle Industry Convention last week in San Antonio, Texas. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says overall they had a strong presence at the annual event. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

inaugural Heart of Beef Month

Alabama Cattlemen Attend Cattle Industry Convention

Dan Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Cattle

Various members of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) were able to attend the 2025 Cattle Industry Convention last week in San Antonio. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley talks about some of the issues that were discussed. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024