Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried wrote to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Tuesday, once again asking the USDA to expand eligibility for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to include additional agricultural commodities. On July 9, the USDA announced expanded CFAP eligibility that included many impacted Florida crops, but aquaculture and horticulture commodities were not …
UGA Southeast Research and Education Center to host annual field day online
By Josh Paine for UGA CAES News University of Georgia faculty will share the latest research on cotton, soybeans, corn and other southeast Georgia crops during the annual Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center Field Day held online Aug. 12. Research and Extension faculty will present current research conducted at the Midville facility to include agronomic, pest and disease management …
Keeping a Cute, Tiny Critter from Invading Your Garden
How to get rid of a cute and tiny critter from invading your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chipmunks are cute but they can do some serious destruction to your garden. While they’re mostly in foraging on the ground, they aren’t afraid to sneak some of the seedlings and grains from your garden and love to …
Soybean Industry Birthplace Alive With Excitement as ASA Marks 100 years
Aug. 4, 2020. St. Louis, MO. – The American Soybean Association (ASA) returned to its roots to celebrate a century of coordinated efforts and ensuing successes on behalf of U.S. soybean growers. With support from the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the family who helped launch one of the nation’s strongest agricultural advocacy offices, ASA celebrated its 100th anniversary on the …
CDC Investigating Outbreak of Salmonella From Backyard Poultry
By Justin Miller AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced it is currently investigating outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry flocks. As of July 28, the CDC reported 938 cases across 48 states — including Alabama. Of the cases reported, 28% of them are children under the age of five. Take …
Peanut Crop Update
According to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the peanut crop in some areas of the Southeast is seeing a lack of soil moisture. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest weekly report.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Commissioner Fried Announces Second Phase of Improvements to Prescribed Burning Program
Tallahassee, Fla.– Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Forest Service announced today a second phase of major enhancements to the prescribed burning program, which is authorized by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Prescribed burning in Florida is a national model for successfully managing statewide forests and lands through safe, controlled, carefully managed prescribed fire. A scientifically sound …
Florida Beef Council Promoting Beef Checkoff Presentations
Representatives from Florida were in Colorado last week for the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting where a variety of topics were discussed, including those associated with the National Beef Checkoff program. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says the information discussed was recorded and invites producers to watch those presentations online. She also has information …
Bama’s Beef Contest Underway
The Alabama Beef Checkoff is proud to announce the 2020 Bama’s Best Beef Contest/bestbeef is now underway. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Social Media and Communications, Kayla Greer, says they are seeking any beef dish served in an Alabama restaurant. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …
Promoting Benefits of the Beef Checkoff in Georgia
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is proud to work on behalf of Georgia’s Beef Producers by working in the areas of education, promotion and research. GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin encourages producers across the state to learn more about the checkoff, what all it does and the programs that are available. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay …