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USDA Announces Cancellation of Partnerships For Climate-Smart Commodities

Dale Sandlin USDA

The US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. As part of the Departments review of the previous administrations partnerships, it was revealed that a majority of these projects included high administration fees which provided less than half of the federal funding directly to farmers. The Department is reviewing these projects as …

Georgia Cattlemen’s Plans May Roundup Meeting in Moultrie

Dale Sandlin Georgia, Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA)

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is planning their Forage Focused Roundup Meeting in Moultrie in May. This event will focus on Building plans to combat invasive weeds in forage systems. The meeting will  be hosted by the UGA forages team and will feature a tour through the research fields at Sunbelt Ag Expo. Following the tour, attendees will enjoy a lunch …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosts High School Beef Cookoff

Dale Sandlin Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle

The Alabama Cattlemen’s recently held a beef cookoff for students across Alabama. Josie Jones with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association shares the goals and results of this cookoff. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

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South Carolina Peanut Board Joins Southern Peanut Farmers Federation

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

DOTHAN, Alabama – The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation (SPFF) welcomes the South Carolina Peanut Board to join the federation. Formed in 1998, SPFF was established to allow Southeastern peanut producers to speak with a unified voice on legislative issues and partner with other state peanut organizations for leadership development and coordinated research funding. “The South Carolina Peanut Board is excited …

Time to Act: Conduct Irrigation Maintenance Now Before Planting Season

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

By Clint Thompson Georgia cotton growers are on the cusp of another planting season. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team implore growers to check now to ensure their irrigation equipment is operating at full capacity. University of Georgia Precision Ag Specialist Wes Porter highlights what producers should check so there are no issues once plantings …

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One Week Left to Enroll in Commodity Safety Net Programs

Dan Agri-Business, Funding, USDA-FSA

Agricultural producers who have yet to enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year have until April 15th to revise elections and sign contracts.  Both safety net programs, delivered by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide?vital income support to eligible farmers who experience substantial declines in crop prices or revenues for the 2025 crop year.?? …

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Georgia Cotton Commission Approves ’26 Research

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

Perry, GA – The Georgia Cotton Commission board of directors approved $660,818 in research for the 2026 crop year during the commission’s March board meeting. The money will fund 15 projects that will be conducted by University of Georgia (UGA) researchers and extension specialists. Projects range from funding for the UGA cotton team to research on resistant weeds, soil management …

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Alabama Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Drought, Drought, Economy, Environment, Funding, Weather

(ADAI/MONTGOMERY, AL/April 1, 2025) — Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced that USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has designated 20 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought. Eighteen additional counties were listed as contiguous disaster counties. “The drought affected over half of the counties in Alabama,” said Commissioner Pate. “We encourage farmers to …

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Georgia Peanut Commission Approves Funding for FY 2025-26 Research Projects

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors approved $764,189 in research project funding for the 2025-26 research budget year. This action was taken during the commission’s March board meeting. The research projects approved include 40 project proposals submitted from the University of Georgia, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Kennesaw State University, North Carolina State University and the …

Georgia Cotton Commission Pleased with Referendum Results

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

Georgia cotton producers had the opportunity to vote to continue the $1 per bale assessment that funds the Georgia Cotton Commission’s programs of research, promotion and education. This year’s referendum period ended on March 12. The Georgia Department of Agriculture recorded the votes, and the results showed 87.83% of voters favoring the assessment continuation. Colquitt County cotton producer Bart Davis, who serves …