From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will invest an additional $84 million through the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) to help disaster recovery efforts
University of Florida OKs 3 New Blueberry Cultivars, 3 New Coleus Cultivars
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Three new cultivars each of blueberry and coleus have been approved for release by a University of Florida panel. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Cultivar Release Committee approved
Bayer CropScience Receives Approval for New Cotton and Peanut Insecticide
Bayer CropScience is excited to announce the registration and introduction of Velum® Total insecticide/nematicide, which delivers wide spectrum, long-lasting control of nematodes and early season insects. Download Audio
USDA Announces $14 Million in Grants Supporting Economic Growth for Rural Communities
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced nearly $14 million in grants to support four programs to increase prosperity in rural America through research, education, and extension
USDA Secretary to Keynote Commodity Classic General Session
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will make his sixth visit to Commodity Classic, the annual convention and trade show for corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers. The secretary will deliver a keynote address to several thousand farmers and ag allies during the
NACD Outlines Appropriations Priorities
From the National Association of Conservation Districts: WASHINGTON, D.C.– February 25, 2015–In letters to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittees, National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Lee McDaniel outlined NACD’s appropriations priorities for critical conservation programs, including Conservation Technical Assistance, Farm Bill
Georgia PB&J Day set for Tuesday at State Capitol
From the Georgia Peanut Commission: TIFTON, Ga. (Feb. 24, 2015) March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods! The Georgia peanut industry plans to celebrate by hosting the 2015 Georgia PB&J Day at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia. The event kicks off Tuesday morning
Southeast AgNet This Week: CSP Signup Extended; Dietary Guidelines
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details on extended Conservation Stewardship Program deadlines as well as concerns the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has on recommendations for dietary guidelines. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue.
NCC: No Adverse Farm Law Changes or Budget Reductions
From the National Cotton Council: WASHINGTON, DC – With producers now making critical decisions on the new farm law’s various program options and with program election and sign-up deadlines still ahead, it would be highly disruptive and punitive to make adverse policy changes or budget reductions while the new farm law is being implemented. That was the assessment conveyed here …
USDA Extends Deadline for CSP General Signup
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced today that it has extended the deadline for general Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) sign-up applications until March 13. CSP is also offering a renewal option through March 31 for eligible agricultural producers and forest landowners with expiring CSP contracts. Download Audio