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Signup Deadline for Alabama’s Financial Assistance Programs is Friday

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Conservation, Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Environment, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Funding, Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), USDA-NRCS

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama (NRCS-AL) wants to remind landowners and agricultural producers the initial Fiscal Year 2025 financial assistance programs signup deadline is Friday, November 1, 2024. The applicable programs include the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), also (EQIP) Conservation Incentive Contracts (CIC) and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). CSP …

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GCC Executive Director Implores Safety on Roads

Dan Agri-Business, Cotton, Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

By Clint Thompson Georgia cotton producers are in the midst of harvesting this year’s crop. That means cotton pickers are traveling up and down the roads from one field to another at slow speeds. The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and executive director Taylor Sills encourage drivers to implore patience if they are behind a tractor or harvester that is traveling …

Florida FSA Reminder of USDA Hurricane Disaster Programs Available

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Florida, Hurricane, USDA-FSA

In the aftermath of three hurricanes to affect Florida communities, homes, farms and businesses this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to deploy staff to assist with response and recovery efforts. USDA has put in place plans and program flexibilities to ensure farmers, and foresters and communities are able to get the support they need. The USDA Farm Service …

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Cattlemen Urged to Attend Alabama Cattle, Bull Sales

Dan Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Cattle

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) wants to remind producers about the various cattle and bull sales taking place in the state over the next few weeks. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says there are some fantastic opportunities to fill the needs for your farm. An entire list of the upcoming sales can be found on the ACA events page. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

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Dairy Farmers Remain Resilient in the Face of H5N1 Outbreaks

Dan Avian Influenza, Dairy, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)

The chair of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) says dairy farmers are remaining “resilient” in the face of H5N1 outbreaks. Rusty Halvorson has the story. At the organization’s recent annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, Randy Mooney said dairy persists in its best practices in biosecurity and works with government officials, veterinarians and scientists to understand, contain and prevent highly pathogenic avian …

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USDA Undersecretary Tours Hurricane Damage in Florida

Dan Florida, Hurricane, USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been busy working with agricultural producers and landowners affected by the recent hurricanes.  USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie has been across the Southeast and is spending time touring some of the areas of Florida yesterday and today that were affected by Hurricane Milton. He talked to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about the damage he has seen …

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USDA-NRCS Chief Surveys Hurricane Damage in Georgia

Dan Georgia, Hurricane, USDA-NRCS

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind producers and landowners affected by the recent hurricanes about the various programs available to help with restoration efforts.  NRCS Chief Terry Cosby toured some of the areas of Georgia this week and talked to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about the damage he saw from Hurricane Helene and some of the USDA programs …

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Latest Topsoil Moisture Condition Report

Dan Environment, Soil, Soil, USDA

USDA’s latest topsoil moisture condition report reflects a dramatic increase in very-short to short ratings from the previous week, as well as levels not reached in two years. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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FSA Updates Loan Assistance Tool to Support Lenders

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, USDA-FSA

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has updated its Loan Assistance Tool (LAT) to better assist lenders with the loan application process. Originally designed to help farmers and ranchers streamline their loan applications, the LAT now offers new features tailored to meet the needs of lenders, improving access to resources and simplifying loan guarantees. The LAT provides an interactive, step-by-step guide, …