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The Latest Ag News:

• Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Announces Hurricane Disaster Assistance

  Florida Producers Eligible for Hurricane Disaster Relief Funds Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced that agricultural producers across the state who were impacted by hurricanes in 2023 and 2024 may now apply for hurricane disaster relief funds. The funding will be distributed through the Florida Block Grant Disaster Program to assist eligible producers with losses tied to infrastructure ... Read More The post Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Announces Hurricane Disaster Assistance appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• US Finalizes Trade Deal with El Salvador

  U.S. Finalizes Reciprocal Trade Agreement with El Salvador President Donald Trump announced last week that the United States has finalized a new trade deal with El Salvador, establishing a framework for an agreement on reciprocal trade between the two countries. The agreement is expected to strengthen export opportunities for U.S. producers and reinforce economic partnerships in Latin America. Exports of ... Read More The post US Finalizes Trade Deal with El Salvador appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Upcoming Peanut Meetings

  February Farm Calendar: Key Peanut Industry Meetings Across the Southeast As farmers finalize plans for the upcoming growing season, February is shaping up to be a busy month for the peanut industry. Several important meetings, conferences, and educational events are scheduled across the Southeast, offering growers opportunities to stay informed, connect with industry partners, and prepare for the year ahead. ... Read More The post Upcoming Peanut Meetings appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle Industry

  Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Targeted Research for Beef Industry The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board continues to play a key role in providing viable, targeted research for the Florida cattle industry. The program focuses on funding specific projects that directly benefit beef producers by improving efficiency, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. Florida State Representative Chad “Cracker” Johnson shared his perspective on ... Read More The post Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle Industry appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• HPAI Detection Confirmed in Hart County Commercial Poultry Flock

  Georgia Confirms HPAI Detection in Commercial Poultry Flock in Hart County Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper has announced a confirmed positive detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock located in Hart County. The confirmation follows testing and response efforts coordinated between state and federal animal health officials. Commissioner Harper shared the update in a ... Read More The post HPAI Detection Confirmed in Hart County Commercial Poultry Flock appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• NCBA Elects New President

  Gene Copenhaver Begins Term as New NCBA President The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has a new president, Gene Copenhaver of Virginia. As he begins his term, Copenhaver is focused on building on recent successes while continuing to address key challenges facing the cattle industry. Copenhaver said what he’s most looking forward to in the role is momentum. “What I’m looking ... Read More The post NCBA Elects New President appeared first on Southeast AgNET.