USDA Names 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program Winners

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the selection of 30 university students who will attend USDA’s 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), as winners of the USDA Student Diversity Program. These undergraduate and graduate students will receive a weeklong trip to Washington, D.C., capped off by their attendance at the AOF, the USDA’s largest annual meeting, held Feb. 22-23 …

New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued

The invention of a new small plastic pouch that releases chlorine dioxide gas to eliminate E. coli and other pathogens from the surfaces of fruits and vegetables is among the new nutrition and health findings in the latest issue of the Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) Food and Nutrition Research Briefs. The latest issue can be found at https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/fnrb/2018/fnrb0118/ The popular online newsletter reports discoveries …

Deadline Extended for Forestry Initiative in West Alabama

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama has announced that the signup deadline for West Alabama Landowners interested in the Forestry Initiative has been extended. Landowners in 11 counties are encouraged to apply for Conservation Activity Plans (CAPs) and practices through the forestry initiative by February 5, 2018. Deadline Extended for Forestry Initiative in West Alabama Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

Putnam Highlights Increased Wildfire Risk During Prescribed Fire Awareness Week

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Forest Service urge caution due to increased wildfire danger this spring and encourage support for prescribed fire during Florida’s Prescribed Fire Awareness Week, which is from Jan. 28 through Feb. 4. Prescribed fire is a vital tool used to reduce wildfire risk in Florida. “Following one of the most active …

Issue with Carry Forward of Peanuts

According to one speaker at a recent meeting, a reduction in peanut supplies should happen at some point in 2018, but as Tyron Spearman reports, it may be later this year. Issue with Carry Forward of Peanuts Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Hunting Issue Discussed in Alabama Legislature

Various bills of interest to agriculture were discussed this past week by Alabama Legislators, including one dealing with hunting deer and feral hogs. Alabama Agribusiness Council Executive Director Leigha Cauthen has the details on that and another bill they have been tracking. Hunting Issue Discussed in Alabama Legislature Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …

Florida Cattlemen Tracking State Budget Negotiations

Next week, the Florida House and Senate appropriations committees are scheduled to talk about the budget, which will be all of the subcommittees recommended budgets combined. Florida Cattlemen’s Association Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, says there is one part of the budget they are very interested in. Florida Cattlemen Tracking State Budget Negotiations Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Georgia Legislature Discussing Senate Bill 257

So far during the 2018 session, the Georgia General Assembly has discussed a lot of new legislation. Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar looks at one Senate bill that is of interest to agriculture. Georgia Legislature Discussing Senate Bill 257 And Tolar also wants to remind everyone the Georgia Agribusiness Council will hold their Annual Meeting & Legislative Breakfast in …