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• “Uncharted Waters”: What McCarthy Ouster Means for Agriculture

  by Will Jordan The U.S. Congress voted late afternoon, Tuesday, October 3rd to vacate the Office of the Speaker. The vote received 216 yay and 210 nay votes, ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from his leadership role as Speaker of the House. This vote followed the stop-gap funding bill he pushed through by McCarthy, to prevent a government shutdown, the ... Read More The post “Uncharted Waters”: What McCarthy Ouster Means for Agriculture appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Conditions “Too Good” for Fast Farm Bill

  An ag economics expert says this year’s farm bill battle is a repeat of bills gone by. Dr. Joe Outlaw is a Regents Fellow, Professor, and Extension Economist in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University.  In addition, he is the Co-Director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M University. During a recent Farm ... Read More The post Conditions “Too Good” for Fast Farm Bill appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Cotton Research and Promotion Program Hall of Fame Names Three New 2023 Honorees

  (Cary, NC/October 3, 2023) — Three influential leaders in the cotton industry have been announced today as the 2023 class of the Cotton Research and Promotion Hall of Fame. The program, now in its tenth year, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the Program or to the cotton industry in general. The honorees will be formally inducted into ... Read More The post Cotton Research and Promotion Program Hall of Fame Names Three New 2023 Honorees appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Farmers Recovery Center to Open in Suwannee and Dixie Counties

  On Thursday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a Farmers Recovery Center will be open at the UF/IFAS Suwannee County Extension Building, at 1302 11th Street SW in Live Oak. At the Farmers Recovery Center, you can learn about disaster assistance programs available for farmers. You will be able to meet with representatives from USDA Farm Service Agency, ... Read More The post Farmers Recovery Center to Open in Suwannee and Dixie Counties appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Lower Export Forecast

  The latest export for U.S. goods is a bit lower. But according to Tyron Spearman, exports for U.S. peanuts looks better. The post Lower Export Forecast appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• October is Beef Month in Alabama

  October Beef Month in Alabama is underway, as various activities will take place. According to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Consumer Outreach, Josie Jones, one event took place this past weekend. She explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman what that was and what is yet to come. To learn more about October Beef Month, contact Josie at the ACA office in Montgomery ... Read More The post October is Beef Month in Alabama appeared first on Southeast AgNET.