The recipients for 2011 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) have been announced and Florida NRCS Assistant State Conservationist Jeffery Woods says Florida received funding for three programs involving our state. Download Audio 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 …
U.S. Peanut Exports Continue Strong & Ag Calendar
Exports of U.S. peanuts continue to be strong as Tyron Spearman has an update on the latest numbers along with information about a few events taking place yet this week. Exports: Download Audio Events: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Irene Not Likely to Bring Much Relief to GA and FL
The latest models of where Hurricane Irene will strike differ greatly, but none of them are predicting a lot of action for our areas. But USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says that’s not necessarily a bad thing, since a storm as strong as this one will most likely bring more destruction than benefits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Pam Mason Receives Top Conservation Achievement Award
Auburn, Ala, Aug. 23, 2011 – Pam Mason, Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) District Conservationist (DC) for Elmore, Tallapoosa, and Coosa Counties, was recognized at the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet as the 2011 Soil Conservationist of the Year. Pam was honored along with other conservation leaders on August 5, 2011, at the Marriott Legends …
Alabama NRCS Signup Begins for Rainwater Harvesting
AUBURN, Ala., August 23, 2011 – State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announces October 1, 2011, as the cutoff date for a partnership initiative with the Alabama, Mountains, Rivers, and Valleys Resource Conservation and Development Council on capturing rainwater runoff from poultry houses under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Results of Chemical Use Survey Available Online
The National Ag Statistics Service will once again be conducting their chemical use survey this fall. And Florida State Director, Jeff Geuder, says past surveys can be found on their website. Download Audio 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, …
GA Cotton Producers Participate in Producer Information Exchange
MEMPHIS –Eleven cotton producers from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia will see cotton operations in Texas August 21-25 as part of the 2011 National Cotton Council’s Producer Information Exchange (P.I.E.). Upon completion of this year’s four tours, the P.I.E. will have exposed more than 900 U.S. cotton producers to innovative production practices in regions different than their own. …
Alabama Cattlemen meet with U.S. Rep. Roby
U.S. Representative Martha Roby joined a few cattlemen for lunch today in Montgomery as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they were able to discuss a few key issues important to cattle producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
AL Crops Seeing an Increase in Insect Pressures
The Alabama field office of the National Ag Statistics Service is reporting that insect and disease populations are now on the rise. Download Audio 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 …
Dark Chocolate Could Boost Workouts
New research suggests that a compound in dark chocolate can enhance the effects of exercise. Download Audio 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