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A Beginning Farmer’s Leap into Ag Policy
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA is seeking members for the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers.
Checking In on the Beef Checkoff
Southeast Regional Ag News
A total of 12 authorization requests were approved by the Beef Operating Committee made up of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the Federation of State Beef Councils, and then by the Cattlemen’s Beef Board executive committee and USDA.
Spending More on Agricultural Labor
Southeast Regional Ag News
Total cash labor expenses for U.S. agriculture are forecast to be 1.8% higher than last year.
Thinking Globally for a Local Commodity
Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says the U.S. and India have now resolved their last outstanding dispute at the World Trade Organization.
A Georgian Look at Idalia’s Impact
Southeast Regional Ag News
Early damage assessments included down pecan trees and crop loss, twisted but recoverable cotton, and tobacco on the ground that’ll likely be unable to be harvested.
Poultry Mortality in Idalia’s Wake
Southeast Regional Ag News
Speculation is mounting and a week after Hurricane Idalia hit Florida, the livestock body count is climbing higher, especially in poultry operations.
An Exception in Beef Demand
Southeast Regional Ag News
Other than in the U.S., Rabobank reports beef markets around the world are seeing softer consumer demand.
Urban Agriculture: The New Frontier
Southeast Regional Ag News
From the University of Florida, “Communities are hungry for urban food production.” With this in mind, they are helping to once again bring a short course on the topic.
Cotton’s Ask of the Next Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Gary Adams, National Cotton Council, recaps some of the discussion from the organization's Mid-Year Board Meeting.
Spending Beef Checkoff Dollars
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board will hold its Beef Promotion Operating Committee meeting in Denver on September 6-7.
Supporting Agriculture in Idalia’s Wake
Southeast Regional Ag News
With damage from Hurricane Idalia being assessed, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is doing what it can to assist.
Clean Water Act Back in the News
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers Tuesday announced a final rule amending the 2023 definition of “waters of the United States.”
Ground Beef Myth Busting
Southeast Regional Ag News
What's going on with the color of that ground beef?
810 People Investigating 165 Million Farm Workers
Southeast Regional Ag News
A recent report from the Economic Policy Institute claims Department of Labor funding and staffing constraints hinder farmworker protections.
A Late Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell now says that Congress will deliver a farm bill, but that its not likely in September.
FL Legislature Protects Land in Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Amendment prohibits a county from levying special assessments on lands classified as agricultural.
A Peanut Perspective on Sustainability
Southeast Regional Ag News
“Sustainability.” It’s a big buzz word right now in all of agriculture. But the struggle is in defining it.
Alarm Issued for Invasive Hornet
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alarms are going off from agricultural officials as an invasive insect known to be devastatingly effective at preying on honeybees and other pollinators has been seen near Savannah.
Making China Keep Its Word
Southeast Regional Ag News
The World Trade Organization last week said China’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products including agriculture products in reaction to actions on steel and aluminum were “inconsistent” with WTO rules.
Calling on Cotton: A Recap of the Summer ACP Meeting
Southeast Regional Ag News
The summer meeting for the American Cotton Producers was held earlier this month. Nathan Reed, chairman of the American Cotton Producers of the National Cotton Council, gives an update.