From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the deadline to enroll for the dairy Margin Protection Program for coverage in 2016 has been extended until Nov. 20, 2015. The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides financial assistance to participating farmers when the margin – the difference …
Economic Research Service Peanut Production Update
The latest numbers from the Economic Research Service concerning peanut production are out, and according to Tyron Spearman, there are going to be a lot of peanuts in the system. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Alabama NRCS Signup Continues for CSP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds producers that the signup batching date for CSP, or the Conservation Stewardship Program is coming up October 16th. Acting State Conservationist in Alabama, Kurt Simon explains . Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Mobile Irrigation Labs to the Rescue
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants farmers and ranchers to know technical assistance and possibly financial assistance is available to help with the design or redesign of existing irrigation systems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Farm Labor Supervisor Training Program
The University of Florida and IFAS Extension are hosting the 2015 Farm Labor Supervisor Training Program. The program consists of 10 courses that will be taught at four different locations across Florida. Supervisors will receive certificates of attendance for each class they attend. Dr. Fritz Roka at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center provides more details on the training. …
Florida Beef Industry Talks with Food Journalists
The Florida Beef Council took part in a recent conference, where Ashley Hughes says council members were able to talk about beef with food journalists. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Promoting Alabama Beef Industry through Social Media
The director of social media and communications for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, Kayla Sellers, explains why it is so important for the association to be involved in social media. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Peanut Tour Learns about Food Product Innovation and Commercialization Center
During the 29th annual Georgia Peanut Tour last week, participants listened to several lectures during the “Peanut Hot Topics” night. One of the speakers was Dr. Kirk Kealey, the director of the University of Georgia (UGA) Food Product Innovation and Commercialization Center, or FoodPIC, as they like to call it. The FoodPIC is located at the UGA Griffin campus, and …
Georgia Team Beef Growing
Suzanne Bentley talks about how the Georgia Beef Board’s Team Beef is growing and how it is helping to get the positive beef message out to a whole different group of people. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
University of Florida/IFAS to Recognize Supporters
It’s that time of year when the University of Florida/IFAS recognizes its biggest supporters with a dinner and awards night in Gainesville. And according to Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, this year’s event will be this Friday evening, September 25th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …