The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues its effort to promote a big event coming up next month. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says they are excited about the “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300” to be held at the Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 13. For more information about the Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300, click …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association YCLP Class 7 Wraps Up
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s (ACA) Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP), which is funded in part by the Alabama State Beef Checkoff, saw Class 7 wrap up recently. ACA Director of Field Services Morgan Desselle says applications for Class 8 are now open. More information about YCLP can be found on the ACA website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Farm Equipment Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2021
Both the immediate and long-term future of the manufacturing industry will be defined by the development of several evolving and prominent trends. According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, one such trend gaining traction is the inclination to buy equipment from a place like the Agrifarm in QLD, which is poised to have a significant impact in 2021. The organization …
AFBF President: Turn the Page on Partisanship
A top farm organization leader says it is time to “turn the page” on partisan politics. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall made the comments during an opening press conference as part of the American Farm Bureau Federation Virtual Annual Convention. Duvall’s remarks follow last week’s rally and attack on the U.S. capitol. Duvall says, “we have got to work together, …
Raising Your Own Cleansing Soapnut Trees
How to raise your own cleansing soapberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking for an eco-friendly soap that you can use for many applications in your home, soapnuts are an awesome option you can grow yourself. The shell, or the outer layer of the drupe, contains saponin. This creates a soaping effect when the shell …
Florida’s First Conservation Easement Protecting Grassland of Special Environmental Significance Recorded in Columbia County
With funding support from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and local and state partners, a 518-acre sandhill grassland ecosystem with over 243 native plant species has been permanently protected by Alachua Conservation Trust and North Florida Land Trust. Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT), North Florida Land Trust (NFLT) and partners are pleased to announce the finalization of one of the first …
Florida Receives Funds for Agriculture & Natural Resources Protection
(FDACS) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has allocated more than $5.5 million to Florida as part of its effort to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification, and threat mitigation, and to safeguard the U.S. nursery production system. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has received a significant portion of these funds to support numerous projects. …
State of the Florida Citrus Processing Industry
Kristen Carlson, executive director of the Florida Citrus Processors Association, answers questions from Tacy Callies, Citrus Industry editor. Q: What are the current opportunities in Florida citrus processing? A: There is some excess capacity in Florida should the citrus greening situation improve, and Florida increases its box production. Greening has decreased the yield of boxes per tree. With less impact from …
Farm Bureau Looks to the Future of Ag at Virtual Convention
(AFBF) — The American Farm Bureau is hosting a full day of virtual programming, focused on the future of agriculture and the most pressing issues for farmers, ranchers and consumers in 2021. The 2021 American Farm Bureau Virtual Convention offers a full plate of programming, today, following the official kickoff Sunday with an opening address from AFBF President Zippy Duvall. …
Details of the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program Announced
(USDA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces details of the 97th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, which will be held virtually on February 18-19, 2021. The 2021 Forum, themed “Building on Innovation: A Pathway to Resilience,” will focus on the central role science and innovation have played in helping the agricultural sector overcome challenges and build resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. …