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US Department of Agriculture Welcomes New Additions

Dan USDA, USDA-FSA, USDA-NRCS

Brooke Rollins Swears In Dr. Ben Carson and Richard Fordyce to USDA Leadership Roles This past week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced two key leadership appointments at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). These appointments are expected to significantly influence policy and operations related to nutrition, health, housing, and farm production. Dr. Ben Carson Named National Advisor for …

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USDA Announces Millions in Hurricane Relief for Florida Farmers

Dan Agri-Business, Florida, Funding, USDA, USDA-FSA

Secretary Rollins Confirms Major Disaster Assistance for Florida Agriculture Block Grant Agreement to Address Citrus, Timber, Infrastructure, and Market Losses (USDA/Washington, D.C./July 21, 2025) – In a major move to support hurricane-stricken agricultural producers, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced $675.9 million in disaster assistance for Florida farmers during a visit with state agricultural leaders. The funding will …

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program

USDA/FSA Director Outlines Supplemental Disaster Relief Program

Dan Agri-Business, Funding, USDA-FSA

Natural disasters take a toll on agricultural production and producers in the southeast often deal with them each year. With the US Department of Agriculture’s announcement last week of expediting the implementation of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, USDA Farm Service Agency (USDA/FSA) Administrator Bill Beam outlines the details of the program. Dale Sandlin with Southeast AgNet reporting. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

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USDA Announces Expedited Implementation of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program

Dan Agri-Business, Funding, USDA-FSA

US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced that the USDA will be expediting the implementation of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program for producers impacted with eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. The $16 Billion in assistance will be distributed in two stages. Secretary Rollins said, “American farmers are no stranger to natural disasters that …

USDA/NASS

USDA/NASS: Corn, Peanut Acreage Up; Cotton, Soybeans Down

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, USDA-FSA, USDA-NASS

USDA/NASS Releases 2025 Crop Acreage Estimates The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) has released its latest estimates for the 2025 planted crop acreage. While farmers have until July 15 to report their final figures to the Farm Service Agency (FSA), current projections provide a clear picture of national planting trends. Peanuts Acreage Up 5.2% Peanut growers nationwide have expanded …

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Crop Reporting Deadlines Approaching

Dan Agri-Business, Field Crops, USDA-FSA

As growers are nearing the end of planting, the US Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (USDA/FSA) is reminding growers of the upcoming deadlines for crop reporting. FSA Director Bill Beam shared the details on what growers need to do in order to be eligible for programs administered by FSA this season. Dale Sandlin with Southeast AgNet reporting How to …

USDA Payments Under ELRP Arriving Soon to Producers

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Funding, Livestock, USDA-FSA

Payments to livestock producers who qualified under the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) will be arriving soon to producers. Farm Service Agency Director Bill Beam shared details on these payments and what producers need to do if they qualify. Dale Sandlin with Southeast AgNet reporting Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

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USDA Announces State FSA Director Appointments

Dale Sandlin USDA-FSA

The US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the slate of presidential appointments for the Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Director positions. These appointees will work to plan, organize and administer the FSA programs in each state. Notably in the Southeast, Monica Carroll appointed as State Executive Director, Alabama Farm Service Agency; Marcinda Kester appointed as the …