U.S.D.A’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently seeking public comments on the Wetlands Reserve Program, otherwise known as WRP, which provides technical and financial assistance to eligible landowners to address wetland, wildlife habitat, soil, water, and related natural resource concerns on private agricultural land. USDA encourages written comments on the interim final during the comment period which ends March 16th. …
Peanut Industry Issues in Washington
Bob Redding, Washington representative for the Georgia Peanut Commission, said while everyone is excited with the new administration taking over, there are many issues that growers will be watching once our legislators get back to work. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
NPPC Files Suit Against EPA
The National Pork Producers Council has filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the EPA’s decision and timing concerning farms having to file reports on air emissions. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …
“Hail to the KING!” Kyle King Victorious at HITS Ocala
“Hail to the KING!” Kyle King is victorious in the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit… OCALA, FL (January 19, 2009)—The 2009 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit started off with a bang for Kyle King. The Ocala resident posted the fastest double-clear round aboard Paola to secure the top prize in Sunday’s $25,000 HITS Grand Prix to …
How Much Will 14 Billion Dollars Buy?
Today Everett Griner tells us where this 14 billion dollar figure comes from and why. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
HITS Horse Show In Ocala FL Now Underway
For the next several weeks this major horse show will be taking place in Ocala and we plan to check in on its progress from time to time, particularly since it is so close to our AgNet offices here in the Ocala area. Here is the first release about the Horses In The Sun program that kicked off last week: …
SHOT Show Signals Positive Start for Firearms Industry in 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. (January 19, 2009) — Buyers, exhibitors and media from around the globe flocked to Orlando for the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry’s largest trade show, the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s SHOT Show. Though many trade shows have seen a decline in attendance, SHOT Show attendance remained strong this year, rising 3 percent when compared to its last visit …
Citrus Research Planners Cautioned…Cautious with Funding
About 80 citrus research projects recently recommended for funding by the National Academy of Sciences are in the process of getting funded while citrus growers and leaders keep considering others. Meanwhile, UF Citrus Research and Education Center (UF/CREC) Director Dr Harold Browning (photo left) offers caution about the need for timeliness and continuity for some projects, while Box Tax Committee …
NPB on Salmonella Issue
The peanut industry is concerned about the current salmonella issue with peanut butter, as President and Managing Director National Peanut Board Marie Fenn, said they are monitoring all information closely. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
Beef Producers Invited to Convention
Cattle and beef producers are invited to observe and report on the decision-making process for the beef checkoff at the upcoming 2009 Cattle Industry Convention in Phoenix, Ariz. January 28-31. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …