One of Three Major U.S. Drought Areas Will Improve

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

The U.S. Drought Monitor shows roughly 11 percent of the contiguous United States is under what it calls “severe, extreme, or exceptional” drought. The areas where the drought continues to be in control include three different areas of the country. Rebecca Lindsey is the managing editor of Climate dot Gov, and she said one of the more prominent drought areas …

USDA Designates 3 More Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

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From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Taylor, Terrell and Warren counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Georgia also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those …

Alabama Association of Conservation Districts Holds Annual Meeting

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The annual meeting of the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts took place this week in Orange Beach and the drought across the state was a main topic of discussion. Executive Director of the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee, Dr. William Puckett, says they and their partners are working together to stress the importance of soil health. Download Audio Sponsored …

Managing Cattle in Drought Conditions

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Southeast cattle producers are invited to an important workshop November 28 in Carrollton, Georgia titled “Managing Cattle in Drought Conditions”. A very good lineup of presenters will be on hand that evening from 5:30 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. at the Carroll County AG Center and a meal will be served. To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

USDA Designates 4 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

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From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Nov.14, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damage and losses caused by Hurricane Matthew that occurred from Oct. 6, 2016, through Oct. 8, 2016. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Florida …

USDA Designates 4 More Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

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From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Autauga, Greene, Hale and Montgomery counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Alabama also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. …

Drought Impacting Georgia Cattle Producers

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Georgia farmers are experiencing one of the worst droughts in recent memory, and some are warning there could be a potential repeat next year. In a story by Clint Thompson with the University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the drought has already made life difficult for cattle producers, especially in the Northern part of the state. UGA …

Southeastern Drought Increasing Threat of Wildfires

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While a few showers did dot across parts of the Southeast this past week, overall the drought across this region continues to intensify. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest topsoil ratings from the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …

Southeastern Drought Intensifying

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The drought here across the Southeast continues to intensify in many areas. Gary Crawford has more on this story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Cotton Harvest Pace Varies

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Cotton harvest nationally is going at about the same rate as a year ago, but the pace varies greatly among regions. Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio According to USDA, as of this past weekend, Alabama cotton growers had harvested Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most …