UF Environmental Horticulture Chairman Named

Dan Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

UF/IFAS news release GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Mid-Florida Research and Education Center Director Wayne Mackay will take on a new role as chairman of the University of Florida’s environmental horticulture department, Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, announced Friday. The move becomes effective May 1. “Dr. Mackay has Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

Florida NRCS to Promote Soil Health at Commodity Classic

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Attendees at this week’s Commodity Classic in Kissimmee will have a chance to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service new approach to soils by visiting the Florida NRCS booth. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

Solve the Outbreak iPad App

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Georgia

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched their new “Solve the Outbreak” iPad app that lets people play disease outbreak investigator. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

NRCS Helping Alabama Landowners Improve Gopher Tortoise Habitat

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is excited about a new approach to wildlife habitat restoration, as Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser explains the goals of the Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Information on UF/IFAS Turfgrass Study now Available

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Florida’s largest-ever study of landscape turfgrass and fertilizer use has been completed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

DuPont has the Products for Southeast Pastures

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Frank Jones, Range and Pasture Specialist with DuPont Crop Protection, said when it comes to taking care of your pastures they have the products to help Southeast producers. Download Audio More information is available on their website at dupont.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

Georgia Cotton Commission Programs Important to Growers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

With the Georgia Cotton Commission currently undergoing its mandatory referendum, Mark Lange with the National Cotton Council says it is vital for producers to support efforts at the state level. Download Audio The Georgia Cotton Commission Referendum ends March 5th. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

Ag Calendar

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The Georgia Peanut Commission has a big event this week along with a variety of meetings and events coming up as Tyron Spearman has a look at the agriculture calendar. Download Audio Georgia PB&J Day set for Friday at State Capitol: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

Florida Horse EHV-1 Outbreak Information

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Equine, Florida, General, Livestock

Here’s a release from the Florida Department of Agriculture: A horse participating in the Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS), horse show in Ocala was referred to the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine after showing clinical neurological signs on February 20th. The horse subsequently tested positive for the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), wild-type strain. Currently, the horse is …

EHV-1 Outbreak Warning Issued by Georgia Department of Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Equine, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Here’s a release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture: A horse participating in the Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS), horse show in Ocala was referred to the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine after showing clinical neurological signs on February 20, 2013. The horse subsequently tested positive for Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …