Tallahassee, Fla.– Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Forest Service announced today a second phase of major enhancements to the prescribed burning program, which is authorized by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Prescribed burning in Florida is a national model for successfully managing statewide forests and lands through safe, controlled, carefully managed prescribed fire. A scientifically sound …
Florida Beef Council Promoting Beef Checkoff Presentations
Representatives from Florida were in Colorado last week for the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting where a variety of topics were discussed, including those associated with the National Beef Checkoff program. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says the information discussed was recorded and invites producers to watch those presentations online. She also has information …
Bama’s Beef Contest Underway
The Alabama Beef Checkoff is proud to announce the 2020 Bama’s Best Beef Contest/bestbeef is now underway. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Social Media and Communications, Kayla Greer, says they are seeking any beef dish served in an Alabama restaurant. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Promoting Benefits of the Beef Checkoff in Georgia
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is proud to work on behalf of Georgia’s Beef Producers by working in the areas of education, promotion and research. GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin encourages producers across the state to learn more about the checkoff, what all it does and the programs that are available. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
UPDATE: Commissioner Pate Applauds Labs Where Seeds Were Tested
UPDATE: Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that he is proud of the labs they have in Alabama where the seeds were tested.” Montgomery, Ala. — Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate shared test results of unsolicited seed packages delivered to Alabama residents from China today. Last week, the Alabama Department of Agriculture …
Weed Suppression Treatment Effects on Tree Seedling Establishment
When we hear talk about cover crops, most of us think of row crop agriculture. But annual cover crop species can be used for more than cover in rotations with agricultural crops. A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Center in Missouri recently completed an evaluation of annual covers to suppress weeds during the …
Peanut Industry News Bites
Today, Tyron Spearman has a quick look at various news items of interest to folks in the peanut industry. Â Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
U.S. Broiler Exports on the Rise
Demand for U.S. broilers is growing around the world. Gary Crawford has the details. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed During Harvest
Alexandria, VA—August 3, 2020—As harvest begins across the country, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers about the importance of taking precautions to ensure treated seed does not enter the grain supply. “Seed treatments provide farmers with an economical means of protecting seeds and seedlings against early-season insect pests and diseases—resulting in stronger and more uniform stands, healthier plants …
Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act Introduced in Congress
The Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act was introduced in Congress late last week to help preserve agricultural fairs across the country. The legislation from Democrat Jimmy Panetta of California and Republican Billy Long of Missouri is also designed to help fairs recover from large financial losses they’ve suffered because of COVID-19. A large number of fairs across the country didn’t take …