The American Culinary Federation Annual Convention is taking place this week in Orlando, Florida. A variety of chefs from around the country are on hand for the event, which is being sponsored in part by various state beef councils, including the Florida Beef Council. Chef Robert Hale, culinary and food service director for the Texas Beef Council, is one of those taking part …
Alabama Cattlemen Heading to Nashville Next Week
Many members from the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) will be traveling to Nashville, Tennessee next week for 2021 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says they will be well represented. The Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show will take place Aug. 9-12 at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville. For more information visit convention.ncba.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
AEM: 100,000 Equipment Manufacturing Jobs Possible Through Infrastructure Efforts
More than 100,000 family-sustaining equipment manufacturing jobs can be created before the end of President Biden’s first term in office, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. AEM says these are high-skilled jobs in primarily rural areas that pay an average annual income of $88,000, which is 35 percent above the current national average. The data comes from a study …
Attracting Owls to the Backyard is Beneficial to Gardening
How to attract owls to your backyard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are currently 19 species of owl in the United States, so there is a good chance that you will either see or hear an owl in your own neighborhood. Some species are indeed endangered and all species should be protected—which is why you should consider making …
Fried Looks to Update Water Rules
(NSF/August 2, 2021) — Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who is running to be the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, began a series of appearances Monday to highlight water-related problems including algae blooms and a spike in manatee deaths. Fried said the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Agricultural Water Policy is moving forward with updating “best management practice” rules …
Before You Spray
We often think about pesticide safety and best management practices when we are in the field spraying. You’re outside, you’re potentially exposed to the pesticide, and a gust of wind in the wrong direction could send it flying back into your face. However, your first interaction with pesticides on spray day takes place well before you step foot in the …
Peanut Loan Rates Announced
With August here, a new round of peanut loan rates have been announced. Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers. 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 Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
GDA Produce Safety Alliance to Hold In-Person Training Session
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has announced they will hold an in-person Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training August 12 in Tifton. According to GDA Produce Safety Education and Outreach Coordinator Maggie Brown, sign up for that training event is underway. The Grower Training Course satisfies the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement that requires at least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm …
Producers Invited to Take Part in SE Hay Short Course
An expansion of the extension effort of the Southeastern Hay Contest has been announced. The University of Florida, University of Georgia and Auburn University forage teams are promoting a new event on hay production. It’s called the SE Hay Short Course, where producers and forage specialists from multiple states can take part in this inaugural event. Marcelo Wallau, assistant professor – forage extension …
USDA Funding Risk Management Education for Underserved Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $1 million in funding for universities and nonprofits to develop risk management training and educational tools aimed to assist historically underserved farmers and ranchers. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) Acting Administrator, Richard Flournoy, says they are funding nine projects to help producers effectively manage long-term risks and challenges. The nine projects …