(NSF) — State Forester Erin Albury warned Thursday that the threat of wildfires remains from fallen timber still strewn across areas of Northwest Florida decimated by Hurricane Michael more than two years ago. Albury cautioned residents in the region to keep property clear of debris as the volume of timber left by the Oct. 10, 2018, storm will continue to …
Keeping Consumers Engaged With Florida OJ
Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) e-commerce activities have strongly aided orange juice (OJ) sales since January 2020, Jackie Hopkins with FDOC marketing agency Edible told the Florida Citrus Commission earlier this month. She reported the e-commerce program has reached $11.6 million in attributed sales of OJ with 513 million impressions and a $5.24 return on ad spend (ROAS). ROAS is the …
AFBF President Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall provided testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Climate Change and the U.S. Agriculture and Forestry Sectors. Here is his written testimony: Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee, my name is Zippy Duvall. I am a third-generation farmer and president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, and I am pleased to offer this …
Defending the Flock from Disease Outbreak
Bird Health Awareness Week has been taking place this week, as the event runs through February 26. And according to a story from Rod Bain, keeping poultry flocks safe from a disease outbreak requires the use of proper biosecurity measures, like those promoted through USDA programs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay …
AFBF: Farmers Need More Time to Apply for CFAP
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is asking the USDA to extend the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Last month, an additional $13 billion in assistance was made available to help farmers and ranchers who are suffering losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the current deadline is Friday, Feb. 26, recent severe weather and …
NCBA Provides Industry Information During Virtual Event
During the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) virtual Winter Reboot this week, NCBA CEO Colin Woodall and NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane discussed the state of the industry and priority issues in Washington, D.C. They discussed the availability of USDA programs to assist farmers and ranchers from the damage done by the recent frigid temperatures, the impact …
Different Types of Greens to Be Growing This Spring
Some different types of greens you should be growing this Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While there are many classic greens, such as lettuce, kale, chard, and spinach, we are accustomed to growing in our gardens, there are others that just haven’t made quite the same splash. They are generally easy to grow and like to get …
New Spelling for Limited Edition Peanut Butter Jar
The J.M. Smucker Company, makers of Jif Peanut Butter, has announced they are releasing a limited-edition jar. Instead of the normal spelling, this special jar will be spelled “GIF Peanut Butter”. Tyron Spearman reports the purpose of this is to settle the debate over how to pronounce the looping image format that has overtaken the internet. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Representatives Concerned About EU Grapefruit Tariffs
Twenty-two members of the Florida congressional delegation, led by Reps. Darren Soto and Bill Posey wrote a letter to Acting U.S. Trade Representative Maria Pagan expressing concerns over retaliatory tariffs placed by the European Union (EU) on U.S. agricultural products. The letter focused on the harm the EU tariffs could do to Florida grapefruit. Here’s the full text of the letter: “We …
FARM Program Publishes 2020 Year in Review
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), which administers the National Dairy FARM Program (FARM), has announced they’ve published a 2020 Year in Review. This serves as an annual summary of the achievements and program developments of the FARM Program. According to NMPF, the Year in Review details the resources and tools developed across all program areas to help farmers become more fully engaged …