TheĀ U.S. Department of AgricultureĀ (USDA) recently announced awards of nearly $335 million to help strengthen financial incentives for private forest landowners to manage their forests sustainably and to permanently conserve private forests in partnership with states. Of the total funding, nearly $210 million was awarded as competitive grants to state agencies, for-profit entities and a broad array of non-profit organizations. These …
Former Ag Secretary Purdue Gives Insight on Trump Ag Sec Pick
By now, youāve likely heard of Brooke Rollins. Sheās President Trumpās nominee to become the next Ag Secretary and lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). She also has the A-plus approval from a former Ag Secretary. C.J. Miller has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …
Farm Recovery Center Events Continue this Week in Florida
Federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with numerous Florida agencies and nonprofit organizations are giving producers in the3 state a chance to learn more about programs and resources available for hurricane recovery. This is being done through events being held at in Florida at participating in multiple Farm Recovery …
More onĀ Rollins Selection to Lead the USDA
President-elect Donald Trump recently nominated Brooke Rollins to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) starting January 20. Tyron Spearman has more information about the next Agricultural Secretary candidate. Various farm organizations have been positive regarding her selection to run USDA. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA Undersecretary Tours Hurricane Damage in Florida
TheĀ U.S. Department of AgricultureĀ (USDA) has been busy working with agricultural producers and landowners affected by the recent hurricanes.Ā USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie has been across the Southeast and is spending time touring some of the areas of Florida yesterday and today that were affected by Hurricane Milton. He talked to Southeast AgNetās Randall Weiseman about the damage he has seen …
Latest Topsoil Moisture Condition Report
USDA’s latest topsoil moisture condition report reflects a dramatic increase in very-short to short ratings from the previous week, as well as levels not reached in two years. Rod BainĀ has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Indemnity Payments to Producers Impacted by Hurricane Helene by USDA
(USDA/WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2024)Ā — 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 …
Vilsack on Animal Disease Traceability Rule
The Agriculture Secretary recently talked about a soon-to-be enacted enhanced animal disease traceability rule including aspects of privacy and keeping export markets open. Rod BainĀ has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA Responding to Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated communities, homes, farms and businesses across parts of the Southeast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has deployed staff to assist with response and recovery efforts.Ā Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA Launches Online Debt Consolidation Tool
Last month, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a newĀ Debt Consolidation ToolĀ that allows U.S. agricultural producers to enter their farm operating debt and evaluate the potential savings that might come from debt consolidation. That consolidation could come from either a local lender or the Farm Service Agency.Ā āProviding producers with options to structure their debt in a manner …