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The Latest Ag News:

• Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives

  The Agriculture Secretary says the new IRS tax credit policy for sustainable aviation fuel is a big win for climate smart farmers. Gary Crawford reports with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The post Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• House and Senate Ag Leaders Release Farm Bill Versions

  Ag leaders in both the House and Senate release their versions of the farm bill. Our Sabrina Halvorson was in Washington D.C. for the announcements. House and Senate ag leaders each released their plans, Wednesday, for the farm bill. During a special forum with Farm Broadcasters, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), said he plans to mark-up ... Read More The post House and Senate Ag Leaders Release Farm Bill Versions appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• FDACS Announces Preservation of Florida Family Farm

  The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has announced the preservation of a family farm in the Florida Wildlife Corridor through their Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP). The Holifield Family Farms property, a nearly 160-acre cattle and row crop operation in Dixie County, is being preserved through a rural land protection easement for $329,300.  “Partnering with Holifield Family ... Read More The post FDACS Announces Preservation of Florida Family Farm appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• More Corporate Earnings Reports Being Released

  More corporate earnings reports will be coming out this week. Mark Oppold looks at who some of the agricultural companies are putting put this information. The post More Corporate Earnings Reports Being Released appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• NAAA Urges Right-of-Way for Low-Altitude Manned Agricultural Aircraft

  With many farmers busy planting and the growing season underway, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is asking all uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operators (or drones) to be mindful of low altitude crewed (or manned) agricultural aircraft operations. Ag aviators treat 127 million acres of cropland in the U.S. each year in addition to pastureland, rangeland and forestry that help farmers increase ... Read More The post NAAA Urges Right-of-Way for Low-Altitude Manned Agricultural Aircraft appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Three Things to Know About HPAI in Dairy Cows

  Some consumers and livestock producers alike have concerns when it comes to H5N1. USDA’s Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack share three things to keep in mind. Click here to learn more from USDA APHIS. The post Three Things to Know About HPAI in Dairy Cows appeared first on Southeast AgNET.