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USDA NRCS in Florida Announces Office Closures Ahead of Storm

Dan Agri-Business, Florida, USDA-NRCS, Weather

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL) has announced the following offices will close today, September 25th, by 2 p.m. Eastern. The closings are in anticipation of the approaching Tropical Storm Helene which is predicted to strengthen into a hurricane before reaching the Florida coast Thursday. The NRCS offices affected include: NRCS will reopen offices on Friday, pending local conditions. …

ACA Calls for Member Renewals

Will Jordan Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), General, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is reminding producers to renew their membership. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, shares more on the value and importance of joining the organization. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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Livestock Shelters Open in Alabama in Preparation for Tropical Storm Helene

Dan Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Cattle, Equine, Livestock

(ADAI/MONTGOMERY, AL/Sept. 24, 2024) — In response to Tropical Storm Helene, forecasted to intensify into a major hurricane, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been in contact with our partners to provide temporary sheltering facilities for evacuated livestock including horses and cattle. Animals moving in response to Tropical Storm Helene will be exempt from a certificate of …

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USDA-NRCS in Georgia Announces Sign-Up for Conservation Easements Program 

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

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) has announced a sign-up for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for fiscal year 2025. To be considered for the upcoming fiscal year’s funding pool, applications must be submitted by October 25, 2024. “ACEP is an effective tool for landowners and eligible entities to conserve, restore and protect our nation’s wetlands, productive agricultural lands and …

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Florida Agricultural Landowners Encouraged to Apply for RCPP 

Dan Florida, Forestry, North Florida Land Trust (NFLT), Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), USDA-NRCS

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL) is now accepting applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). While NRCS accepts RCPP applications year-round, Florida producers and landowners should apply by November 1, 2024, to be considered for funding in the FY2025 current cycle. Through RCPP, NRCS co-invests with partners to implement projects that demonstrate innovative solutions to conservation challenges and …

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Signup Deadline Announced for NRCS Alabama’s Easement Programs

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

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama (NRCS-AL) has announced the deadline for the Fiscal Year 2025 Farm Bill Easement signup through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) is October 4, 2024. A second signup deadline is set for December 20, 2024, if funds remain after the initial period.  The programs available through ACEP-are the Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE) and Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE).  ACEP-WRE easements provide habitat …

Peanuts 101: Georgia Tour Educates About Row Crop

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

By Clint Thompson This week’s Georgia Peanut Tour is providing the Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Peanut Team another opportunity to educate about peanuts while promoting Georgia’s crop. The tour, which is based out of Americus, Georgia, began on Tuesday with a Hot Topics seminar and will conclude on Thursday with stops throughout Southwest Georgia. It has …

What The EID Rule Means for Producers

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

Some producers have concerns about the EID rule and how it will impact their cattle business. Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association explains the rule. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA-NRCS Accepting ACEP Applications

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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that funding from the Inflation Reduction Act is being used for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for fiscal year 2025.?  The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) accepts applications year-round for ACEP Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE) and Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE). But, interested producers, landowners, and partners should apply by the next two ranking dates, …

ACA Previews October Beef Month

Will Jordan Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is getting ready for a special year with October Beef Month. I visited with Josie Jones to learn more about the upcoming festivities. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024