May 21, 2010, is the deadline for Alabama producers to apply for 2010 funding designed to help agricultural producers transition to more energy efficient operations. For more information visit your local NRCS field office or visit them on the web. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
GA Helping AL Agribusiness Council in Development of Strategic Plan
The Alabama Agribusiness Council recently held their annual meeting where they unveiled their new strategic plan and Jimmy Hill, president of the Hill Group and former president of the Georgia Agri-business council, worked with the Alabama leaders to assess their needs and goals. AL – Download Audio GA – Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …
Increase in Blend Wall Not Expected to be a Silver Bullet
Ag and Ethanol interest have been imploring EPA to lift the limit of ethanol blended into gasoline, but Agriculture Department Chief Economist, Joe Glauber, says the transition would take some time and therefore should not be considered a silver bullet. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Facts Regarding Seafood From the Gulf
The Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner from Florida is reassuring consumers that seafood currently being harvested in Florida is safe and has not been impacted by the oil spill in the gulf. For the latest reports regarding the gulf issue visit the Deep Water Horizon Response Website. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …
AL Sparks Spearheads Legislative Effort in Mobile
MONTGOMERY – Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Ron Sparks announced today that he will spearhead a legislative mission to Mobile to assess the current situation and seek legislative remedies for the state. Sparks also proposed expanding unemployment benefits to those displaced by the oil spill and granting extensions, waivers and discounts to individuals and businesses on their state property, sales …
GA Announces Agriculture Week Observance Award Winner
ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that East Jackson Elementary School in Commerce is the winner of the sixth annual Agricultural Awareness Week Observance Award. “Georgia farmers continue to make our state one of the most vital and diversified farm economies in the nation,” said Governor Perdue. “Agriculture Awareness Week gives our students the opportunity to learn the importance …
New Citrus Black Spot Find Dashes Containment Hopes
Citrus black spot was recently found in Hendry County, 14 miles from the first U.S. finding of the fungal disease in Collier County. Growers and production managers around the state learned of the new find during a black spot workshop being broadcast around the state Thursday. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic …
AL State Veterinarian on New Livestock Law
House Bill 561, passed and signed into law during the 2010 Alabama Legislative session, deals with livestock care and handling standards in Alabama. Their state veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier said the basis of this new law is the right thing to do. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Prevented Planting Request Deadlines
With planting underway across the southeast, Tyron Spearman reminds growers about a filing deadline concerning acres that may not get planted due to weather conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Researching Cattle Heat Stress Factors
USDA researchers have released information about steps they are taking towards predicting and mitigating impacts of heat stress in cattle herds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …