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Florida agricultural landowners are being reminded that Friday, May 31st is the application deadline for those interested in protecting the integrity of their property with a conservation easement. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL) is accepting applications for the ACEP Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) during an additional signup period that runs through May 31, 2024. While NRCS does accept agricultural conservation easement …
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reminds landowners it accepts applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) on a continuous basis. While signups with certain batching dates are held from time to time, EQIP is one of the programs producers can sign-up for at any time of the year. NRCS Chief Terry Cosby notes EQIP and some of their other program applications are accepted on …
Georgia’s peanut producers have been sidelined with regularity this spring because of excessive rainfall. Plantings are not as far along as they could have been due to increased moisture this spring, most recently last weekend in southern and central Georgia. The Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Peanut Team caution growers about rushing to plant in a …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it is investing in domestic fertilizer projects to strengthen competition for U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers. This funding is designed to create jobs and spur economic growth in rural communities by increasing competition in agricultural markets. The Department is awarding $83 million in 12 states for projects through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP). This …
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team advise growers to exercise caution when accessing a soggy field to plant this year’s crop. They also need to think twice about re-planting this year’s crop, believes Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist. “No. 1, our backs are against the wall. The later we go, the more acceptable …
The deadline to apply for USDA’s trade mission to Vietnam is just days away. June 4th is the deadline to apply for the September trade mission. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor says there are opportunities for more U.S. agricultural goods, and especially specialty crops. “Products like cotton, dairy, dried distillers, grains for animal feed, fresh …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has recently kicked off their 11th class of the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley shares how the program develops the future leaders of the cattle industry. The class consists of 18 young cattlemen and women, from 14 different counties, with varied backgrounds and involvement within the industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) works hard in Montgomery each legislative session representing the interests of cattle producers, land owners and all of agriculture. I recently visited with ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley to learn more about some key wins in the session. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers …
Well as you remember the fallen service members that have fought for our nation this Memorial Day, it’s important to keep in mind that freedom is not free. Freedom to come and go as you’d like, worship as you please and vote for who you prefer – that freedom was paid for domestically and abroad under a banner of red, …
The U.S House of Representatives and U.S. Senate have both put forth their proposed versions of the Farm Bill with markups happening to finalize those drafts. Many agriculture groups have expressed support for the House version of the bill, yet it is this version that has drawn the ire of Senate Democrats. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack held a …
