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The Latest Ag News:

• Dairy Industry Contributes to USDA School Meal Standards

  USDA has announced new nutrition standards for school meals. What are the current requirements for milk in school meals? Schools may currently offer fat-free and low-fat (1 percent fat) milk, flavored and unflavored, in reimbursable school lunches and breakfasts and for sale as a competitive beverage. Unflavored milk must be offered at each school meal service. Fat-free and low-fat milk, ... Read More The post Dairy Industry Contributes to USDA School Meal Standards appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Peanut Farmers Approve GPC by 91%

  TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission’s (GPC) referendum received reaffirmation with a vote of 91.99% during the recent referendum, held March 8 through April 8, 2024. “I appreciate the farmers’ confidence in the commission, and we are committed to continue earning that confidence,” says Joe Boddiford, farmer from Sylvania, Georgia, and GPC chairman. “The commission continues to work together ... Read More The post Peanut Farmers Approve GPC by 91% appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Hoping May Performs Better in the Stock Market

  Many traders are hoping we’ll see a better performance in the stock markets here in May. Mark Oppold has more details. The post Hoping May Performs Better in the Stock Market appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Producers Can Use Farm Loan Programs for Climate-Smart Opportunities

  The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reminds agricultural producers that farm loan programs can be used to support a variety of climate-smart agriculture practices. Many that can build on practices that farmers and ranchers already use, like cover cropping, nutrient management and conservation tillage.  Climate-smart agricultural practices generate significant environmental benefits by capturing and sequestering carbon, improving water ... Read More The post Producers Can Use Farm Loan Programs for Climate-Smart Opportunities appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Progress Made on 2024 Farm Bill

  Congress is making progress on the Farm Bill with both the House and Senate moving forward with their versions. Tyron Spearman shares more. The post Progress Made on 2024 Farm Bill appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• March Posted Higher Prices for Livestock Producers

  Livestock producers saw higher prices in March. Those numbers came in earlier this week and USDA’s Rod Bain shares more. The post March Posted Higher Prices for Livestock Producers appeared first on Southeast AgNET.