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Many Questions about Crops Affected by Weather

Dan Commodities, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Hurricane, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

Whether it was Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton, or the hot dry weather being found in other parts of the country, there are many questions right now about many crops across our nation. Mark Oppold has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Collecting Fencing Materials for Cattle Producers in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation, Cattle, Economy, Hurricane

(ACA/MONTGOMERY, AL/Oct. 10, 21024) — The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) is hosting a relief effort benefitting cattle producers in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia affected by recent hurricanes. In coordination with the North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, the effort will focus on collecting fencing materials and monetary donations. The donation window is …

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Alabama Farmers Helping Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Economy, Funding, Hurricane

(ADAI/Montgomery, AL/Oct. 9, 2024) — The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is working to assist farmers who suffered catastrophic losses caused by Hurricane Helene. Torrential rains, exceeding many rainfall records, devasted crops, livestock operations and infrastructure. “We know it will take a long time for these farmers to recover,” said Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate. “Alabama …

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Peanut Harvest Update

Dan Hurricane, Peanuts

The peanut harvest continues across the Southeast. Tyron Spearman looks at how it is progressing in Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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NCBA Shares Hurricane Helene Disaster Resources

Dan Agri-Business, Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP), Emergency Conservation Program (ECP), Hurricane, Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), USDA-FSA, USDA-NRCS

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is sharing updated information about disaster relief programs available to cattle producers impacted by hurricanes – and opportunities to support disaster recovery through NCBA state affiliates.  NCBA President Mark Eisele encourages producers to utilize the relief programs available through USDA and contact NCBA if you encounter any challenges or need assistance.  Sign up begins Oct. 15, …

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Harvest Updates Confirm Hurricane Damage

Dan Commodities, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Hurricane

The latest harvest update does confirm just how Hurricane Helene affected various crops that were in the path of the storm. Mark Oppold has the latest information. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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USDA Responding to Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

Dan Hurricane, USDA

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. 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

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Efforts Continue to Help Georgia Cattle Producers

Dan Cattle, Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA), Hurricane

Efforts continue to help cattle producers in Georgia affected by Hurricane Helene. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weisman talked with Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin Monday afternoon about some of those efforts. If you would like to help by donating to those efforts, contact the GCA office in Macon at 478-474-6560.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed …

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USDA Provides a Stress Hotline to Assist Producers

Dan Hurricane, USDA-FSA

Last Thursday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux were in both Florida and Georgia to assess damage and meet with farmers and residents affected by Hurricane Helene. Vilsack highlighted that USDA is taking measures like extending program signup opportunities and using waivers and emergency procedures to expedite recovery efforts on America’s working lands. And while those efforts …