From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today reminded citizens to help prevent wildland arson by reporting all suspicious wildfire activity in Florida. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Florida Forest Service is bringing attention to the threat of wildland arson this week during National Arson …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 1, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we update Farm Bill implementation, look at action that took in the U.S. House and Senate, and talk about how recent wet weather and current crop prices may have some farmers changing thoughts about what to plant. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending May 1st, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: 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 …
Learning Through Digital Connectivity and Content
Helping to spread the joy of reading among more children and adults employing the latest new technology. Cathy Isom tells us about new efforts being introduced. 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 …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review May 1
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, hungry pests in the classroom, protecting national forests, and preparing for disasters. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.dm.gov www.usda.aphis.gov www.fs.fed.us www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Seeking Nominations for Georgia Cotton Commission Board
Nominations are being accepted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture to fill two positions on the Georgia Cotton Commission’s board of directors. Download Audio More information and nomination forms can be found on the Georgia Cotton Commission website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Limiting Farm Payments
Tyron Spearman has information concerning the limiting of farm payments. 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 of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Alabama Lawmakers Discuss Feral Hogs and Ag Insect
Alabama lawmakers were only in session two days this past week, which was week 8 of the 2015 legislative session. Executive Director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, explains what took place along with updating a couple of bills of interest to agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
New Core CEU Article Available
Earn one core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Preventing pesticide contamination of water sources,” and passing the accompanying test. The article, authored by University of Florida’s Parker Platts and Stephen H. Futch, is now available online and will appear in the May 2015 issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be valid for up …
Still Waiting on a Budget for Florida
The Florida legislature session found itself in different territory this week when the House left Tallahassee three days before the end of session. 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 of Herbicides …