Efforts have been underway the past couple of weeks in the Florida panhandle to put together a truck load of fencing supplies to help producers in Southwest Florida that were affected by Hurricane Ian. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked to Holmes County Farm Bureau President, Jeremy Rolling, about this effort. He says they are now up to 4 semi-loads being …
Florida Commissioner Nikki Fried Shares USDA Disaster Assistance Programs for Agricultural Producers, Urges Early Reporting of Losses
(FDACS/Tallahassee, FL/Sep 30, 2022) — In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is sharing important resources from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assist Florida agricultural producers who suffered losses due to the storm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by Hurricane Ian that USDA has multiple programs to provide assistance in the wake of …
USDA Extends Deadline for Grazing Land Agreements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture extended the application deadline for the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Cooperative Agreements. The new deadline is now October 6. USDA is investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Associate Chief, …
East-West Contrast Remains for Pasture/Rangeland Condition
The latest U.S. topsoil moisture report reveals continuing dryness in several states, including some that experienced needed rains just a few weeks ago. The Mississippi River remains the line that separates good and poor pasture and rangeland conditions in the continental U.S. Rod Bain talked to USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey about the latest conditions. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …
Slight Change in Pasture and Rangeland Conditions Nationally
The latest U.S. Topsoil Moisture Condition Report from USDA reflects conditions that could impact both spring crop harvest and winter crop planting in certain areas of the country. And despite continued extremes in states regarding pasture and rangeland conditions, Rod Bain reports overall conditions did improve slightly week-over-week. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
Continued Improvement in U.S. Pasture and Rangeland Conditions
Record high temperatures were reported in several Western cities again this week, especially here in California. And while hot dry conditions continue for some areas, USDA notes there are other parts of the country seeing an improvement in the nation’s pasture and rangeland conditions. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses what’s behind improvements for pasture and rangeland conditions for some states. Rippey …
Livestock Producers Reminded to Apply for GLCI
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind livestock producers they have until September 22nd to apply for funding through the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI). $12 million has been made nationwide to invest in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. Through GLCI, NRCS will leverage the partnerships …
USDA Boosting Conservation on Grazing Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) until September 22, 2022. NRCS Associate Chief Louis Aspey talks about the various partners, …
Farmland Prices, Equipment Sales Decline in Monthly Index
Farmland prices and farm equipment sales declined in the August Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index. The overall index fell for the fifth straight month, for August slumped to 44.0 from 46.0 in July. The index ranges between 0 and 100, with a reading of 50.0 representing growth neutral. The region’s farmland price index for August declined to 60.0 from July’s …
Forage Producers Reminded to Enter World Forage Analysis Superbowl
Forage producers are invited to enter the 2022 World Forage Analysis Superbowl, a contest set to award over $26,000 in cash prizes. The deadline to submit entries is August 25. The $35 entry fee provides entry into the contest along with a detailed sample analysis that is sent to entrants after judging is complete. Entry forms are available at foragesuperbowl.org. Each …