(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/May 25, 2023) — Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the opening of the nomination process for the Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award, which annually recognizes the achievements of women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture. Nominations for the award must be submitted by August 1, 2023. “The Woman of the Year in Agriculture …
Top Buyers of U.S. Peanuts
While the export of U.S. peanuts are down compared to last year at this time, Tyron Spearman has information about the countries who are still buying good amounts of them. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial …
NRCS Delivering Climate Solutions through the Inflation Reduction Act
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief, Terry J. Cosby, wants farmers and ranchers to know that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 represents the single largest investment in climate and clean energy solutions in American history. It provides $19.5 billion from fiscal years 2023 to 2027 for climate smart agriculture through several of the conservation programs that NRCS implements. Last February, they announced $850 …
Tracking Crop Progress
While planting of certain crops continue, Mark Oppold reports many grain traders are now tracking crop progress instead of planting progress. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
NIFA Helps Veterinary Medical Students Repay Loans
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) helped 89 food animal veterinary practitioners with loan repayments from the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program in 2022. NIFA reported this week that the 89 students from 28 American Veterinary Medical Association accredited Colleges received nearly $9 million in loan repayment benefits. The Debt Repayment Program with EDUdebt up to $75,000 in loan repayment …
A Deadline Extension for Livestock Disaster Programs
Livestock producers suffering loss from weather related disasters last year still have time to apply for the Farm Service Agency’s suite of livestock disaster assistance programs. Rod Bain has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …
USDA to Bring Jobs to Rural Partners Network
The USDA is working to bring more jobs to rural communities. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture this week announced an effort to help rural communities to address some of their immediate needs and foster long-term economic growth. USDA is providing loans and grants to help people living in rural and Tribal communities in …
Peanut Crop Planting Reaches Halfway Point
Planting of the 2023 peanut crop continues. But as Tyron Spearman reports, it has now reached fitty percent. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance …
May Beef Month Continues in Georgia
May Beef Month in Georgia continues as various promotions have been leading up to the Memorial Day holiday coming up this weekend. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, looks at what has transpired and what they have planned for this summer. To learn more about May Beef Month in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored …
Florida Beef Council Promoting Sports Nutrition Program
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently took part in the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches National Conference held in Orlando. At that event they were involved in promoting “Build Your Base”, a comprehensive sports nutrition program that features beef as its premier protein. A consultant on the program Dr. Mike Roussell, helped develop all of the nutrition materials. And he explained to Southeast AgNet’s …