The Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) of Huntsville, Alabama was recently recognized for the excellence and dedication of their Earth Team Volunteers and Kathy Walker, district administrative coordinator, says their numerous efforts would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of their volunteers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Now Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications
Tallahassee, FL – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam has announced the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for $5 million in federal funding for the Florida Specialty Crop Block Grant program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Georgia Department of Agriculture Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for 2014
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is pleased to announce the competitive solicitation process to award the 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds projects that “enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Looking at the International Peanut Market
Peanut farmers in the U.S. are being urged to think about the international market. At least that was a comment made at a recent meeting by one man, as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Southeast Sees Slight Drop In 2013 Cattle Receipts
As many would assume, the number of cattle run through the Alabama, Florida and Georgia livestock auctions in 2013 was less than the year before. But according David Garcia, OIC for the Market News Service, the numbers did not drop as much as some might think. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Kudzu Bugs Being Discussed at Commodity Classic
The Kudzu Bug is growing concern for our soybean farmers in the southeast and was one of the hot topics discussed during Commodity Classic, being held in San Antonio this week. In the following interview, Dr. Jeremy Green with Clemson University advises growers on how to scout and manage the pest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Initiative Leader; Research Update
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from the USDA’s new HLB initiative leader as well as a research update on HLB efforts. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Dairy Demand Rising and Production Set to Increase
Dairy producers reaping the benefits of higher demand, lower feed costs and higher prices. Gary Crawford has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
GMO’s
Everett Griner tells us how the debate on GMO’s is continuing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Feds Approve $6.3 Million for Apalachicola Oyster Industry
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: The U.S. Department of Commerce on Wednesday approved $6.3 million in disaster-assistance funding for the struggling Apalachicola Bay oyster industry. The money can be used for economic recovery efforts, including job training and oyster bed restoration. The oyster industry has been hard-hit by a lack of freshwater since 2012, at least in part because …