AL EQIP Batching and Ranking Info

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Resource conservationist Zona Beatty with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama explains the batching periods and application ranking process for EQIP. Find out more on the AL NRCS website. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

US Ag Secty Johanns Canker Comp Comments

Dan Citrus

U S Agriculture Secretary describes how it feels to finally get Florida citrus growers paid in full on USDA commitments from the former citrus canker eradication program.  AgNet’s Gary Cooper spoke to him just after the announcement.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Landowner Benefits from EQIP

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, USDA-NRCS

Farm Bill Programs like EQIP have helped many landowners throughout the years, including one cattle operation in Florida.  Report (1:00 wma) Learn more through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Census of Aquaculture Numbers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General

USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service released the first Census of Aquaculture this week showing a billion dollar industry. Read the report here. AL Aquacutlure Report (1:30 wma) FL Aquaculture Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Keeping Our Food Supply Safe

Randall Weiseman General

The threat to the nation’s food supply by bio-terrorism is very real and Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says protecting our food is a priority for USDA. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL DPI’S Connie Riherd Receives National Recognition

Dan Citrus

Everyone in the citrus community has growing anticipation for the upcoming USDA citrus crop forecast set for October 12th.  Meanwhile, a Florida agriculture official receives prestigious national recognition from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.  Gary Cooper has details in this report.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …

Citrus Crop Forecast Form Available

Dan Citrus, International

Southeast AgNet provides this form each year for growers and others, to conveniently note the crop forecast numbers as they are released, and compare to the final utilization numbers of previous years.  There are several grower breakfasts planned for the October 12 crop forecast release too.  Click on the link for maps and information form the September issue of Citrus Industry Magazine. pdf …

Energy Offset Deadline Extension

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

NRCS has extended the deadline for one-time payment adjustments that will allow eligible Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) participants to complete conservation practices that have been delayed because of higher energy costs. Find out more on the AL NRCS website. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

2007 CSP Watersheds Announced

Randall Weiseman USDA-NRCS

51 new watersheds are eligible for the 2007 Conservation Security Program (CSP), including the Lower and Upper Choctawatchee River watersheds in Florida and Alabama and the Broad watershed in northeast Georgia. Find out more on the USDA NRCS website. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …