(NSF, August 3, 2021/TALLAHASSEE) — Gov. Ron DeSantis and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried made appearances Tuesday along the Gulf Coast, offering competing views about an ongoing toxic red-tide outbreak. Fried, the state agriculture commissioner, reiterated a call for DeSantis to declare a state of emergency to help combat the outbreak that has caused at least 600 tons of dead …
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Update
(GDA/August 3, 2021) — The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) Animal Industry Division confirmed Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) in domestic rabbits at a single Gwinnett County premise. This is the second confirmed case this year. The investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the virus and currently it does not appear to be linked to the Cobb …
New Report Indicates Peanut Stocks are Up
A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, confirmed by the best websites for stock research, indicates peanut stocks are up. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Georgia Beef Board Staff to Attend Checkoff Sessions
Staff members with the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) will be heading to the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, Tennessee next week. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are looking forward attending the Beef Checkoff highlight sessions. Learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia on the GBB website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Chefs Learning More about Beef at Event in Florida
The American Culinary Federation Annual Convention is taking place this week in Orlando, Florida. A variety of chefs from around the country are on hand for the event, which is being sponsored in part by various state beef councils, including the Florida Beef Council. Chef Robert Hale, culinary and food service director for the Texas Beef Council, is one of those taking part …
Alabama Cattlemen Heading to Nashville Next Week
Many members from the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) will be traveling to Nashville, Tennessee next week for 2021 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says they will be well represented. The Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show will take place Aug. 9-12 at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville. For more information visit convention.ncba.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
AEM: 100,000 Equipment Manufacturing Jobs Possible Through Infrastructure Efforts
More than 100,000 family-sustaining equipment manufacturing jobs can be created before the end of President Biden’s first term in office, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. AEM says these are high-skilled jobs in primarily rural areas that pay an average annual income of $88,000, which is 35 percent above the current national average. The data comes from a study …
Attracting Owls to the Backyard is Beneficial to Gardening
How to attract owls to your backyard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are currently 19 species of owl in the United States, so there is a good chance that you will either see or hear an owl in your own neighborhood. Some species are indeed endangered and all species should be protected—which is why you should consider making …
Fried Looks to Update Water Rules
(NSF/August 2, 2021) — Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who is running to be the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, began a series of appearances Monday to highlight water-related problems including algae blooms and a spike in manatee deaths. Fried said the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Agricultural Water Policy is moving forward with updating “best management practice” rules …
Before You Spray
We often think about pesticide safety and best management practices when we are in the field spraying. You’re outside, you’re potentially exposed to the pesticide, and a gust of wind in the wrong direction could send it flying back into your face. However, your first interaction with pesticides on spray day takes place well before you step foot in the …