From the Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Peanut Commission: PERRY/TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams, will co-sponsor a joint research field day on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in Tifton, Georgia. The field day will start at 8:00 a.m. at UGA’s Gibbs Farm (226 William Gibbs Road) …
122 Poultry Facilities Recognized for Outstanding Safety Performance
During an event being held in Destin, Florida this week, various poultry facilities in Alabama, Florida and Georgia were among a total of 122 facilities recognized for Outstanding Safety Performance. Here’s a release from the National Chicken Council: DESTIN, Fla. – Aug. 17, 2016 – At the 2016 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry in Destin, Fla., 122 chicken …
UF/IFAS 4Rs Program Helps Growers Use Best Management Practices for Fertilizer
From the University of Florida/IFAS By: Beverly James GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers have introduced a program to help Florida growers maximize the use of nutrients and fertilizers while minimizing the impact on the environment. The results are less
Landowners in Florida Reminded EQIP Signup is Underway
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants producers to know that signup is underway for 2017 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Christine Coffin, district conservationist in the Florida City NRCS field office, explains. Play Audio
Alabama Landowners Reminded NRCS Program Signups are Underway
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind landowners across the state the signup period for 2017 programs is underway and will be until October 14th. You’ve heard us say before that continuous signup is available for these programs and Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist for programs for Alabama NRCS, explains why there is a deadline. Play Audio
Defending Atrazine at Senate Hearing
From the National Corn Growers Association: Losing access to the herbicide atrazine would be detrimental to both the farm economy and the environment, while setting a dangerous precedent for the future of crop management tools, National Corn Growers Association Board of Directors member Jim Zimmerman told the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee today at a
Alabama Best Steak Contest Announces Fiery 4
Alabama’s Best Steak Contest has now moved into a new phase after the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association announced it is down to the last four. In our weekly beef checkoff report, Erin Beasley tells us which restaurants are in the Fiery Four. Play Audio
Commissioner Adam Putnam Names Judi Whitson as 2016 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that Florida native Judi Whitson has been named the 2016 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. Judi Whitson has dedicated herself to the advancement of Florida agriculture, agriculture education and youth programs. The award, now in its 32nd year, recognizes women who …
Florida Forest Service Treats 204,000 Acres of State Forests with Prescribed
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Forest Service has announced that more than 204,000 acres of Florida state forests were treated with prescribed fire last year. Prescribed fire is a safe way to apply a natural process, ensure ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk – and …
NMPF Asks USDA to Provide Assistance to Dairy Farmers Struggling from Global Milk Price Depression
From the National Milk Producers Federation: ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – As America’s dairy farmers endure the lowest milk prices since the Great Recession of 2009, the National Milk Producers Federation today asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide a measure of relief by purchasing at least $100 million worth of cheese products for donation to the needy – a measure …