Auburn, Ala. June 28, 2011 – The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has made available $3.8 million in financial assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to assist producers recovering from the tornadoes that ravaged Alabama during April and May of this year. Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis, however, NRCS establishes “cut-off” or submission deadline dates …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Firefighters Who Died Battling Wildfire
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the deaths of two Division of Forestry firefighters, Josh Burch and Brett Fulton, who were killed while fighting the Blue Ribbon Fire in Hamilton County. More information about the tragic incident can be found online at Blue Ribbon Fire Tragedy. Information about memorial funds that have been established for the families of each firefighter …
GA Counties Declared Disasters due to Drought
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 22 counties in Georgia as natural disaster areas because of losses caused by drought that began Dec. 15, 2010, and continues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Cotton Progress Looks Good But Condition Still Suffering
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest on the cotton crop progress and condition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
USDA Seeking Nominations for Fruit & Veggie Advisory Committee
USDA is Reestablishing their Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee and are currently requesting nominations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
Many will be Watching Acreage Report for Corn Numbers
USDA Economist, Joe Glauber says that all eyes will be on the National Ag Statistic Service crop reports due out June 30, as many will be waiting to see just how many acres of corn and soybeans got planted during this turbulent growing season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
FMP Workshop to be Held for FL Growers
A workshop is being held for Florida producers who need assistance in completing fumigant management plans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
The Weathers Impact on the Economy
A new study has measured the impact weather has on the entire US economy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
Georgia June Beef Month Winding Down
As June Beef Month activities begin to wind down, Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board talks about one more event they will be attending this Wednesday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Florida Discusses State Beef Checkoff
One topic discussed at last week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention was a state beef checkoff as Florida Cattlemen’s Association President Don Quincey said the issue was tabled for the time being during their Board of Directors meeting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …