Hurricane Helene

Indemnity Payments to Producers Impacted by Hurricane Helene by USDA

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

(USDA/WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2024) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help producers impacted by Hurricane Helene in the recovery process. USDA is announcing the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsement for Hurricane Helene. As a result, Approved Insurance Providers (AIP) have 30 days …

relief

Alabama Cattlemen Helping with Hurricane Relief

Dan Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Economy, Hurricane

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation is hosting a relief effort benefitting cattle producers in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina affected by the recent hurricanes. In coordination with each state Cattlemen’s Association, the effort focuses on collecting fencing materials and monetary donations. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they are working to help their neighbors. Donations being accepted include …

Hurricane Helene

Challenges for Florida Farms Impacted by Hurricane Milton

Dan Economy, Florida Cattlemen's Association (FCA), Hurricane

Many folks were affected by Hurricane Milton when it moved across the Florida peninsula last week, and that includes agriculture. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes power outages and other challenges facing Florida dairy and farm operators affected by the storm.  This is something that Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Executive Vice President, Jim Handley talked about with Southeast AgNet when describing what they …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Wraps up Fair, Prepares for Another Promotion

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

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) staff has been busy with various activities, with one of those just wrapping up this past weekend. GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin talks about the Georgia National Fair, and how things went there in promoting beef and then has a preview of an upcoming promotion. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …

Sunbelt Ag Expo

Sunbelt Ag Expo Kicks Off Today

Dan Sunbelt Ag Expo

The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo officially kicks off today, October 15th, in Moultrie, Georgia. Tyron Spearman has a look at some of the events scheduled for today and through the three-day event. 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 …

fertilizer

USDA Launches New Tools to Improve Fertilizer and Grain Transportation Visibility

Dan Agri-Business, Environment, Exports/Imports, Trade, USDA-AMS

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has introduced two new tools to boost transparency and resilience in the agricultural transportation sector. Announced today, the Fertilizer Transportation Dashboard and the Pacific Northwest Barge Rate Data Series are now available on the Agricultural Transportation Open Data Platform (AgTransport). The Fertilizer Transportation Dashboard provides up-to-date information on key fertilizer supply chain indicators. These …

Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Milton Impacts on Florida Cattle Producers

Dan Cattle, Economy, Florida, Florida Cattlemen's Association (FCA), Hurricane

Less than two weeks ago we talked with Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Executive Vice President, Jim Handley about the impacts Hurricane Helene had on cattle producers in the state. And now we are talking with him about the impacts from another storm, Hurricane Milton. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman caught up with Handley late Friday morning about what they have encountered thus far …

peanut Institute

Sunbelt Ag Expo Kicks off Tuesday

Dan Sunbelt Ag Expo

The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo officially kicks of Tuesday, October 15th. Tyron Spearman looks at some of the many events that will take place during the big three-day event. 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

usca

NCBA Releases Findings from Cattle Producer Tax Survey

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

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released a report analyzing data collected in a nationwide tax survey of America’s cattle producers. Rusty Halvorson has more details. To view the full report, click here. 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 …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation

Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Collecting Fencing Materials for Cattle Producers in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Cattle, Economy, Hurricane

(ACA/MONTGOMERY, AL/Oct. 10, 21024) — The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) is hosting a relief effort benefitting cattle producers in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia affected by recent hurricanes. In coordination with the North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, the effort will focus on collecting fencing materials and monetary donations. The donation window is …