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Florida Farmland Preserved through RFLPP

Dan Conservation, Environment, Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has announced the preservation of Florida farmland through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP). Nearly 750 acres of the Pelaez and Sons, Inc. cow/calf operation in Okeechobee County is being preserved through a rural land protection easement for $2,675,000.  Pelaez and Sons, Inc. is a family owned and operated cow/calf operation raising …

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NCBA Making Taxes a Top Priority

Dan Economy, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiring at the end of next year, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is kicking off a major push on tax policy for the year ahead. Rusty Halvorson has the story.  NCBA President Mark Eisele says he’s concerned about what he’s hearing from Capitol Hill regarding the possible future direction of tax policy. “I …

Georgia Peanut Bank Week Celebrates Peanut Harvests

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

TIFTON, Ga – The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Bankers Association have joined forces this week to promote the 48th annual Georgia Peanut Bank Week. Financial institutions and local banks across Georgia are offering a tribute to Georgia’s 4,000 peanut farm families and the sustainability they provide to Georgia’s state and local economies. The 2024 theme, “Hold yourself accountable . …

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October Beef Month Continues in Alabama

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

October Beef Month continues across Alabama, as various activities have taken place. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Consumer Outreach, Josie Jones, has more on that, and also told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about a big event she attended last week. To learn more about October Beef Month, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …

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Florida Beef Council Participates in Annual Conference

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

Last week, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) took part in the annual Partnership in Action Conference in Denver, Colorado. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, was there and says this was a great opportunity to learn from others. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee.  Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …

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Preparing for Macon Burger Week in Georgia

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

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) staff has been working to get ready for a big event that starts next week. GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin has all the information needed about the annual Macon Burger Week. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As …

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Ideal Weather Conditions for Georgia Cotton Harvests

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

By Clint Thompson Plenty of sunshine and dry weather this week means weather conditions are ideal for Georgia cotton producers to be in the field harvesting this year’s crop. That’s exactly what the Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team are encouraging farmers to be doing this week, says Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist. “The …

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USDA-NRCS Florida Expedites Disaster Assistance Sign-up through EQIP

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

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service NRCS in Florida (NRCS-FL) has announced it has begun accepting applications for disaster assistance funding through the Emergency Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to provide technical and financial assistance to agricultural landowners and producers in recovering from damages caused by hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton.  Approximately $26 million will be made available for EQIP disaster assistance applicants to …

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Four Start-ups Advance in 2025 Ag Innovation Challenge

Dan Agri-Business, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)

Four start-up companies have advanced to the final round of the 2025 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge, competing for a top prize of $100,000. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, hosts the annual contest to highlight entrepreneurship in agriculture. “This competition helps entrepreneurs grow their ideas into products that support farmers and ranchers in their …

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ODMAP for Organic Dairy Grower Support

Dan Dairy, Organic, USDA-FSA

USDA announced another round of funding applications are being accepted through its Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025