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Winner Announced in Bama’s Best Beef Contest

Dan Alabama, Beef

A winner has been announced in the third annual Bama’s Best Beef Contest. Kayla Greer, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association director of social media and communications, tells who it is. Winner Announced in Bama’s Best Beef Contest Pelham Restaurant Home to Bama’s Best Beef The filet kabobs dish from Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods of Pelham has been named Bama’s Best Beef in a contest sponsored by …

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Farmers, Back-to-School Shoppers to Get Tax Breaks

Dan Florida, Legislative

A tax package that provides relief for farmers and property owners impacted by Hurricane Irma, while offering sales-tax breaks at the start of the school year and hurricane season, was approved by the House and Senate in a rare Sunday conclusion to the legislative session. Gov. Rick Scott’s office didn’t indicate Sunday if he would sign the package, which totals …

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Farm Disaster Relief on the Way After Irma’s Devastation

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Industry News Release, Legislative, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

State lawmakers continue to craft tax relief for Florida’s storm-battered citrus industry, as President Donald Trump signed off Friday on billions of dollars in much-anticipated federal disaster relief. A spending bill approved by Congress and Trump includes nearly $90 billion for disaster relief, with $2.36 billion aimed at assisting the agriculture industry for losses from Hurricane Irma in Florida, Hurricane …

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House Eyes Tax Help for Agriculture Industry

Dan Industry News Release

Florida’s Hurricane Irma-battered agriculture industry, growing anxious as it awaits federal disaster relief, could land some help from the state House as part of a tax-cut package. The House Ways & Means Committee, which is putting together a package, reviewed three measures Wednesday intended to help the industry, which sustained an estimated $2.5 billion in damages from the deadly September …

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National FFA Announces 2017 National Agricultural Proficiency Winners

Dan Education, Georgia, Industry News Release

Winners of the 2017 National Agricultural Proficiency Awards were announced during the sixth general session at the 90th National FFA Convention & Expo. Awards were given in 47 categories. Agricultural Communications—Entrepreneurship/Placement Kolt Buchenroth—Ohio Kolt Buchenroth of the Kenton-OHP FFA Chapter in Ohio began his career in agricultural communications when he was offered a job at WKTN Radio as the agriculture …

Yields High, Prices Low for Alabama’s Corn Crop

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Alabama farmers planted fewer acres of corn this year, but high yields could elevate the harvest to near record levels. “Good yields are always a blessing,” said the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Carla Hornady. “Farmers need high yields to help offset low prices this year.” U.S. Department of Agriculture spring reports showed Alabama farmers planted 240,000 acres of corn, a 27 …

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Study Shows Fungal Infections Reduce Frogs’ Tolerance of Heat

Dan Florida, Industry News Release, Research

Fungal diseases are increasing in animals, which might have serious consequences for wildlife living in a hotter world, said a University of Florida scientist. A new study published in the international journal Scientific Reports shows that fungal infections reduced the heat tolerance of frogs by up to 4 degrees Celsius. “We have seen an increase in animal and plant diseases, …

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Tools to Navigate Nation’s Parks and Forests

Dan This Land of Ours

Exploring national parks and forests is a timeless adventure, offering a blend of natural beauty, wildlife encounters, and the thrill of the great outdoors. In the digital age, various tech tools have emerged to enhance this experience, making it safer, more enjoyable, and accessible. This article delves into the best tech tools for navigating these natural wonders, with a special …