From the Beef Checkoff: The beef checkoff launched a totally redesigned MyBeefCheckoff.com on Sept. 28, providing checkoff payers, leaders, staff and media with an easy-to-navigate selection of checkoff resources and information to highlight checkoff programs and results.
USDA Awards Over $52 Million in Grants to Grow Organic and Local Food Economies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the awarding of over $52 million in support of the growing organic industry and local and regional food systems through five U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant programs. And some of those dollars will be coming to the Southeast as grants were awarded in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
Florida Longleaf Pine Restoration Tour October 8
Florida landowners have a chance to tour a restored longleaf pine forest, see how it is managed for wildlife habitat and learn about financial incentives to private landowners during a tour that will take place next week. Download Audio
Alabama Forestry Field Days Improve Land Management
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, the Alabama Natural Resources Council, Alabama State Tree Farm Committee, and other conservation partners are sponsoring three regional field days to promote forest stewardship. Download Audio
New Farm Bill Provision for Peanut Producers
Last week USDA announced a new peanut revenue policy, and Tyron Spearman has more details about the program. Download Audio
Florida State Forester Jim Karels Appointed President of National Association of State Foresters
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – State Forester Jim Karels has been appointed to serve as president of the National Association of State Foresters, a nonprofit national organization composed of the directors of forestry agencies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The appointment was announced at its national meeting yesterday. “Jim …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review September 26
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, job training youth for a brighter future, helping maintain America’s public lands and breaking ground on a solar farm.
NWTF Sponsors National Hunting and Fishing Day
From the National Wild Turkey Federation: EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) encourages everyone to participate in National Hunting and Fishing Day by introducing new individuals to the variety of outdoor opportunities available this weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 27, NWTF-sponsored National Hunting and Fishing Day events will take place across the country allowing the general public to …
USDA Announces 2014-Crop Sugar Loan Rates and FY 2015 Sugar Program Provisions
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation today announced loan rates for 2014-crop sugar as required by the 2014 Farm Bill. The 2014-crop national average loan rate is 18.75 cents per pound for raw cane sugar and 24.09 cents per pound for refined beet sugar, the same …
USDA Implements New Farm Bill Provision for Peanut Producers
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a new peanut revenue policy that will be available for eligible peanut producers. The policy, approved by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) Board of Directors, paves the way for USDA’s Risk Management Agency to make it broadly available to producers …