USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants landowners across the state to know the 2020 Agricultural Conservation Easements Program Wetland Reserve Easement (ACEP-WRE) sign-up deadline is March 23, 2020. This signup is for farmers, ranchers and private landowners to apply for financial and technical assistance. NRCS is encouraging Alabama producers and private landowners to submit their applications as soon as …
Educating Young Leaders About Florida Beef
Another edition of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Leadership Academy is taking place, and this year the Florida Beef Councill (FBC) has been involved through a producer education program. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says this is a great way to get this information to young leaders. For more information, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Florida Natural Resource Meeting Rescheduled
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has announced the postponement of the Florida State Technical Committee meeting that was scheduled for March 24 due to the coronavirus outbreak. The meeting will be rescheduled for June 18. Please save the date, as additional meeting details will come out at a later time. For more information contact Nina Bhattacharyya, 352-338-9554. …
Georgia Beef Board Promoting Beef for St. Patrick’s Day
If you are feeling a little of the green this week, then it’s a good time to enjoy beef. The Georgia Beef Board’s (GBB’s) Kaytlyn Malia says this week is great opportunity to enjoy various beef dishes for St. Patrick’s Day. For more information about your Beef Checkoff program, contact the GBB office in Macon. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Wet Winter Could Delay Georgia Watermelon Plantings
By Clint Thompson Watermelon producers in South Georgia who were impacted by excessive rainfall in February and early March could see their planting window delayed, according to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension vegetable specialist Andre da Silva. Some farmers could be as much as three weeks behind in preparing to plant this year’s crop, especially due to heavy rains on …
New Grape Cultivars Could be Boost for Industry in Southeast
By Clint Thompson Grape cultivars released by UC Davis that are currently being researched by specialists at Auburn University could provide hope for farmers looking for a sustainable option in overcoming Pierce’s Disease. Elina Coneva, an Extension specialist in the Horticulture Department at Auburn University, said UC Davis’ grape breeding program recently developed European (Vitis vinifera) grape selections with resistance …
Dealing with Bacterial Garden Blight
Cathy Isom give you some information about, as well as the best methods of dealing with, bacterial garden blight. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bacterial blight is a common garden ailment. It’s a serious disease that affects many plants, including several Asian lilac varieties along with other large fruit and nut tree species. Many plants are vulnerable …
SLE Rodeo Postponed Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Last Friday, the City of Montgomery, Alabama announced they were closing all of its venues, including Garrett Coliseum. Thus, the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo announced it was postponing its 63rd annual Rodeo and Livestock Week in response to the growing concerns of the coronavirus. SLE Executive Director Erin Beasley says it’s very unfortunate for all of all of the …
IFAS Extension Monitoring Coronavirus
The University of Florida IFAS Extension has been closely monitoring developments with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please see the following resources from the University of Florida, the CDC, WHO, and Florida Department of Health. University of Florida Resources UF Health Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Positive Cases in Florida UF Health Coronavirus Updates Center for Disease Control (CDC) Resources Handwashing Communication Materials COVID-19 Communication …
Florida Lawmakers to Vote Thursday on Budget
(NSF) — Florida lawmakers will vote Thursday on a record $93.2 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year that includes spending $500 million to increase teacher pay and bolstering reserves as the novel coronavirus threatens state revenues. The budget was distributed Sunday evening, starting a legally required 72-hour review period before lawmakers can vote on it. The House and Senate scheduled …