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Hurricane Recovery Funding Applauded by State Officials Florida’s agricultural sector is set to receive a major infusion of federal support following consecutive years of devastating hurricanes. Earlier this week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced $675 million in federal block grant funding dedicated to aiding Florida’s agricultural producers impacted by the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons. Reporting by Dale …
Honoring Alabama’s Agricultural Legacy The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is now accepting applications for its annual Century and Heritage Farm Program and the Bicentennial Farm Program. These long-standing initiatives were developed to recognize and celebrate family-owned farms that have made a lasting impact on Alabama’s agricultural history. Southeast AgNet’s Dale Sandlin reports: According to ADAI, these programs …
By Clint Thompson and Dale Sandlin Georgia cotton growers are struggling to stay afloat amid low prices and the state’s lowest acreage since 1993. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, used the Georgia Cotton Commission’s mid-year meeting on Wednesday to stress the importance of growers using credible management options heading into the second half of the season. …
By Clint Thompson The Southeast peanut industry returned to Panama City Beach, Florida, this week for its annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference. After a couple of years away at other locations, the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation returned to the popular beach site for the three-day conference, which started on Wednesday and will conclude on Friday. Don Koehler, executive director of …
By Clint Thompson and Dale Sandlin The Georgia Cotton Commission held its annual mid-year meeting in Statesboro on Wednesday. Various topics were highlighted during the day-long event, including the low acreage planted with this year’s crop. Taylor Sills, Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) executive director, talked about the importance of the meeting held at the Nesmith-Lane Conference Center in Statesboro, Georgia, …
Senate Moves Forward with $27.1 Billion USDA Funding Package The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations has advanced the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, a bill allocating $27.1 billion in discretionary spending to key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies. According to the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), the measure is designed to strengthen …
Youth and Livestock Take Center Stage in Montgomery This week, Montgomery, Alabama is hosting one of the state’s most anticipated agricultural youth events — the Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) Roundup. Organized by the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), the event brings together young cattle enthusiasts from across the state for a week full of competition, education, and community. Erin Beasley, …
USDA Forecasts Stronger U.S. Milk Output and Price Adjustments The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest milk product class and price forecast for 2025 and 2026, offering new insights into the dairy sector’s economic trajectory. According to World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski, the outlook includes significant upward revisions in production and modest shifts in commodity …
USDA Acts on National Security Concerns in Food Supply Chain In a significant development reported by the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has terminated 70 foreign contract researchers. The move follows a national security review aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the U.S. food supply from foreign adversaries. A USDA spokesperson confirmed the action, …
Secretary Rollins Confirms Major Disaster Assistance for Florida Agriculture Block Grant Agreement to Address Citrus, Timber, Infrastructure, and Market Losses (USDA/Washington, D.C./July 21, 2025) – In a major move to support hurricane-stricken agricultural producers, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced $675.9 million in disaster assistance for Florida farmers during a visit with state agricultural leaders. The funding will …
