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Signup Deadline for NRCS-Alabama Easement Programs is December 20

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

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama (NRCS-AL) wants to remind landowners in the state the deadline for the Fiscal Year 2025 Farm Bill Easement signup through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) is December 20, 2024.  The programs available through ACEP are Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE) and Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE).  ACEP-WRE easements provide habitat for fish and wildlife, including threatened and endangered species, improve water quality …

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U.S. Border Still Closed to Mexican Cattle

Dan Cattle, Exports/Imports, USDA-APHIS

Due to a parasite, the U.S. border is still closed to cattle coming out of Mexico. Rusty Halvorson has more details. A destructive parasite found in livestock and other warm-blooded animals has been identified in Mexico. The New World screwworm was confirmed in a cow on Nov. 22, according to the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). “Things are looking …

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USDA-NRCS Florida EQIP Disaster Assistance Sign-up Ends December 20

Dan Conservation, Environment, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Florida, USDA-NRCS

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service NRCS in Florida (NRCS-FL) continues to accept applications for disaster assistance funding through Emergency Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This is to provide technical and financial assistance to agricultural landowners and producers in recovering from damages caused by Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. But the sign-up period for this disaster assistance ends December 20, 2024. NRCS-FL will evaluate …

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More on Rollins Selection to Lead the USDA

Dan Agri-Business, USDA

President-elect Donald Trump recently nominated Brooke Rollins to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) starting January 20.  Tyron Spearman has more information about the next Agricultural Secretary candidate. Various farm organizations have been positive regarding her selection to run USDA. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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USDA-NRCS in Georgia EQIP Sign-Up Reminder

Dan Conservation, Environment, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Georgia, USDA-NRCS

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) wants to remind landowners and producers in the state that sign-up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) ends December 13, 2024.  This signup is an extension of the Fiscal Year 2025 EQIP statewide sign-up that was announced on October 1, 2024.  EQIP provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers and non-industrial forest managers to address …

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Florida Beef Council Works with Group of Educators

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

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently made a presentation to a group of educators. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains what they talked about and who took part in the workshop. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

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Georgia Beef Board to Attend Farm Bureau Convention

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB)

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) attends various events each year to talk with producers from across the state. One of those is the annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention, which starts this Sunday. In this week’s Beef Checkoff report, GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin says they are excited about this opportunity to talk with producers about the checkoff.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Seeking YCLP Class Participants

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

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) continues to cultivate future industry leaders through their Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP), which is funded in part by the Alabama State Beef Checkoff. And applications for the next class are now being accepted. ACA Director of Field Services, Reid McGuire, says applications are needed before Match 17th. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR …

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Public Input Wanted on Conservation Practice Standards

Dan Climate Change, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

Efforts continue to collect public input on how to improve conservation practice standards to maximize climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits.  More specifically, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is asking for public input on improvements that can be made to conservation practice standards for?mitigation and adaption.  This input is needed to help to maximize climate benefits for practice standards currently considered Climate-Smart …

2024 King Cotton Award Winners for Georgia

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

The Georgia Cotton Commission sponsored the King Cotton Awards to recognize outstanding contributions of county agents to Georgia cotton producers. The Senior Award honors agents with 10 or more years of experience. The Junior Award, named the Allen B. Fulford Award, honors the accomplishments and memory of Allen B. Fulford, who served as a county Extension agent and state cotton …