More than 1,100 scientists and economists penned a letter opposing the Trump administration proposal to realign and relocate programs within the Department of Agriculture. The group is opposed to the USDA plan to move the Economic Research Service under the Office of the Chief Economist and to relocate most of the positions in ERS and the National Institute of Food …
Cathy Isom lets us know about the little seed that packs the perfect protein punch. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pumpkin Seeds Pack Protein Punch As the temperatures cool and the leaves turn, the season becomes perfect on the first Wednesday in October to enjoy National Pumpkin Seed Day! Surprisingly, pumpkin seeds have been valued for their dietary …
Everett Griner talks about potatoes having an identity in today’s Agri View. Changes with the Potato Potatoes, potatoes, potatoes. I recently did a report on potato consumption. The most consumed vegetable in the world. I did the best I could on various varieties of potatoes that we consume, which included the Idaho potato. That was not enough. I have since …
A University of Florida lab spearheaded a campaign to recruit insects as allies that can aid in reducing plant stress to enhance food security. The initial, 12-month “recruiting” effort by Jane Polston, a professor of plant pathology at the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, successfully completes the first of three phases of a scheduled four-year project under the …
It’s Let’s Geaux! to New Orleans for Thousands of Cattle Industry Members Registration and housing for the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade show is now open. The annual convention will be held in New Orleans, La., Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2019. Advanced registration is now open, and its recommended attendees register early, as convenient housing will fill …
The Lightsey family has been running cattle in central Florida since the 1850s, but with 1,000 people moving to Florida daily, development encroaches on their legacy and the natural resources that support it. Cary Lightsey and his brother Layne have put 90 percent of their land on 10 ranches into conservation easements with the help of USDA and other groups. These …
Our Place Diner in Ozark, Alabama, has been named the winner of the 2018 Bama’s Best Burger contest with its dish, the Big Bopper Burger. The contest is sponsored by the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association and funded by the Alabama Beef Checkoff Program. A burger patty topped with bacon, multiple types of cheese, fried-to-perfection onion rings and all the fixings, the …
Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners can apply until November 2 for financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Conservation Programs Specialist for NRCS in Florida, Nathan Fikkert, says this assistance is through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Assistance Available in Florida to Conserve Natural Resources Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Kenneth McAlister, a nationally recognized soil health champion from Texas, uses no-till and cover crops to diversify his operation and strengthen his bottom line. And when it comes to farming cotton, McAlister has his bases covered and most of his fields. In a story from USDA, he said “No-till really helped improve our soil health, but when we started planting …
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have declared eradication in the Oriental fruit fly outbreak in the predominantly agricultural Redland area of Miami-Dade County. Due to early detection and rapid response, no quarantine was required during this program. This successful Oriental fruit fly eradication is the second one during this …
