From the Cattlemen’s Beef Board: Three out of four producers (76 percent) continue to approve of the Beef Checkoff Program and the more they know about the program, the more supportive they are. Results of the January 2016 producer attitude study show support at the same level as a year ago, despite much more pessimism about what lies ahead for …
Secretary Appoints New, Diverse Leadership to The Cotton Board
From The Cotton Board: (MEMPHIS, TN) – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of eight members, eight alternates, and three advisors to serve on The Cotton Board. The cotton producers and importers appointed by the Secretary are charged with working together to oversee the Cotton Research & Promotion Program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle …
Southeast AgNet This Week
Southeast AgNet This Week: Cattleman Inducted into Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an interview with AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper and Hall of Fame inductee Billy Kempfer, as well as information about the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Ninth Annual Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop. Click here to view this weeks issue. Want more? Click here …
USDA Seeks Proposals for Market-Based Wetland Protection Systems
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the establishment of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetland Mitigation Banking Program, made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. Through the program, NRCS will provide $9 million to help states, local governments or other qualified partners develop wetland mitigation banks that restore, …
Two Important Beef Checkoff Reports Released
From the Cattlemen’s Beef Board: (SAN DIEGO – Jan. 27, 2016) – The 2015 Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) Annual Report and 2015 Beef Checkoff Evaluation Report were released today from the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention in San Diego. The CBB Annual Report now is available at http://2015annualreport.beefboard.org/, and the 2015 Evaluation of Beef Checkoff Programs from the checkoff’s Joint Evaluation …
Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting is Wednesday
Cotton producers are invited to attend the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Ninth Annual Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop today at the UGA (University of Georgia) Tifton Campus Conference Center. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …
Farmer Feedback Survey
The American Farm Bureau Federation is wanting to know about a handful of Ag Department programs, and thus, Cathy Isom reports a survey is being conducted to collect feedback from farmers about programs through the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of …
Assistance Available in Florida to Restore Wildlife Habitat
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind landowners in the state that financial assistance is being made this year for agricultural producers who want to restore and protect habitat for seven focus species. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …
Alabama Landowners Provided Assistance to Restore Wildlife Habitat
Alabama landowners are being reminded USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has financial assistance available for those who want to restore and protect habitat for seven focus species, including the gopher tortoise. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference Provides a Day of Education for Peanut Farmers
From the Georgia Peanut Commission: TIFTON, Ga. (Jan. 22, 2016) More than 1,400 attendees were able to fine-tune their farming operations with information gained at the 40th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference on Jan. 21, 2016, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The show is sponsored by the Georgia Peanut Commission in …