The U.S. beef market is being pulled in both bearish and bullish directions. Gary Crawford has this report. Beef Market Being Pulled in both Bearish and Bullish Directions Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Alabama NRCS January 25 Deadline Reminder
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind producers that January 25, 2019 is the new signup batching deadline for 2019 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Alabama NRCS January 25 Deadline Reminder Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Florida-Georgia NRCS December 14 Deadline Reminder
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in both Florida and Georgia wants to remind ranchers and forestland owners who suffered damage to working lands due to Hurricane Michael that December 14, 2018 is the deadline to apply for funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). (FL): Florida NRCS December 14 Deadline Reminder (GA): Georgia NRCS December 14 Deadline Reminder …
Pretty Now, Pests Later-Invasive Plants
Cathy Isom gets you into your garden by telling you what you should know about plants that may look pretty now, but could turn into be pests later. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pretty Now, Pest Later-Invasive Plants A little bit of buyer beware when shopping around for new garden plants to fill space or to feed …
Agri View: BFTP-Farm Wives Working Off the Farm
The number of farm wives that work off the farm is still growing. Despite government programs, today farmers financially, the average farmer still has a hard time putting a lot into savings. Everett Griner talks about the farm wife having to look for a job in town to contribute to the family income in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Farm Wives Working …
Georgia Grown Products Selected as Good Food Awards Finalists
Eight Georgia Grown products have been named in a competitive pool of finalists for the 2019 Good Food Awards. With over 2,000 entries, The Good Food Foundation announced 401 industry-leading food and drink finalists from across 40 states, including eight from Georgia. “I believe Georgia Grown companies produce the most flavorful, accessible and highly-regarded food and drink products in the …
Many Key Issues with Farm Bill
Many in agriculture are hoping lawmakers can complete the 2018 Farm Bill yet this year. But according to a story from Tyron Spearman, there is a mix of key issues facing Congress right now. Many Key Issues with Farm Bill Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Feds Taking Steps to Address Rural Veterinary Shortages
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is taking steps to address veterinary shortages in rural America. The agency says 74 food animal and public health veterinarians will get educational loan assistance in exchange for a three-year commitment to practice in a USDA-designated veterinary shortage area. The awards were handed out as part of the Veterinary …
Florida-Grown Romaine Cleared as FDA Continues E. coli Outbreak Investigation
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have cleared Florida-grown romaine lettuce. Their ongoing investigation into the multi-state E. coli outbreak has determined that the implicated romaine comes from areas of California. On Nov. 20, the CDC advised the public not to eat any romaine …
Congress Returns with Hopes of Farm Bill Passage
Lawmakers return to Washington, D.C., this week with a need to still find a path forward on the farm bill. However, multiple measures, including 2019 appropriation bills, must also be passed in the lame-duck session. The House is scheduled to leave on Dec. 13, while the Senate is scheduled to adjourn on Dec. 14. But, Congress could stay in session …