Unwrap a Casserole?

Randall Weiseman General

They say visions of sugar plums dance in our heads this time of year and looks those visions of food are expanding gift giving. One food company estimates that spending on holiday food gifts has increased 50 percent over the last four years. And Ellen Davis, with the National Retail Federation says those numbers are continuing to go up. The …

Pigweed Specifics

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

By now most of us have either heard or maybe seen first hand the difficulties Pigweed can pose. But we may not fully understand why it is such a pest. Dr. Stanley Culpepper says that it is important to note that what many farmers are dealing with now is a specific kind of pigweed that doesn’t back down very easily. …

EQIP More Accessible

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Resource Conservationist John Curtis with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama explains how EQIP is more accessible than ever. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board …

EQIP Makes Conservation Painless

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

With all the recent talk about water conservation, converting your old traveling gun irrigation system to a center pivot is one way you can do your part. Mark Garrett, shop manager of Kirkland Sod in New Smyrna Beach says that thanks to the Florida NRCS EQIP program the process is relatively painless. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …

Valley Recognized for AutoPilot

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans

Valley Irrigation was the recent winner of the Irrigation Association’s prestigious agricultural New Product Contest with their AutoPilot linear control panel. 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 Cattle Enhancement …

National FFA Convention to be Rotated

Randall Weiseman General

The National FFA Organization says its annual convention will rotate between Louisville, Kentucky and Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

EPA Gives Livestock Producers Exemption

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

EPA has announced a final rule providing an administrative reporting exemption for air releases of hazardous substances from animal waste at farms. 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 Cattle …

FDA Decision on Off-Label Use of Antibiotics

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

The Food and Drug Administration says it will continue to allow livestock producers access to a class of antibiotics for a variety of off-label uses. 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 …

BMP’s for Pest Management in Vegetable Crops

Gary Cooper Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This information, and this vegetable BMP document (click here) come to us from Gene McAvoy, County Extension Director and Regional Vegetable Agent IV in Hendry County, FL: This report summarizes the discussion and subsequent general Best Management Practice (BMP)recommendations of research and Extension vegetable entomologists and crop consultants from primary vegetable-producing states. During a meeting held in May 2008 in …

Citrus Dept Long Range Planning Process – Deep Discussions

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, AgNet’s Ernie Neff (photo right) catches up with the Chairman of the Dept of Citrus’ Long Range Planning Committee, David Wheeler (photo left) for some comments about the progress of what appears to be a laborious and deep discussion process. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …