Alabama NRCS tribal liaison, David Elliot and Tribal Elder for the Poarch Creek Indians, Billy Smith, say that they two entities have been successful in working together to implement conservation efforts. 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 Peanut Commission Keeping Farmers Competitive With Research
Georgia peanut farmers are obviously aware of the Georgia Peanut Commission, but they may not be so sure about what exactly they do. Therefore, board member Joe Boddiford, explains some their efforts. 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 …
Celebrating Our Dirt Warriors
On this Veterans Day, we take time to celebrate our “Dirt Warriors”, U.S. farmers deployed to Afghanistan in special National Guard units in an effort to help the people of Afghanistan become more effective and efficient food producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Longleaf Pine Initiative Funding Available to Private Landowners
Gainesville, FL.– Longleaf pine forests once covered millions of acres throughout the Southeastern United States. Today, only a few thousand acres of this vital habitat remains. To help sustain, enhance and restore longleaf pine forests, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White announced the availability of $400,000 to help private landowners in Florida restore and manage longleaf pine. …
Breeding Programs Key to Improving Cotton Quality
Synthetic fibers are the main competition for US cotton and therefore, Kater Hake, vice president of Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated, says they are developing new breeding tools in order to consistently improve cotton quality. 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 …
Voting Open for County Farm Service Agency Committees
With a deadline of December 6, 2010, Jonathan Coppess, Administrator of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency, is encouraging farmers to cast their ballot for local County Farm Service Agency committees. 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 …
South Florida Experiences Driest October on Record
West Palm Beach, FL — With little rainfall in recent weeks, meteorologists from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) reported that last month was the driest October in South Florida since recordkeeping began in 1932. The low monthly rainfall total, coupled with seasonal forecasts of exceptionally dry conditions, underscores the need for water conservation to protect the region’s limited …
Fresh From Florida Logo Incentive Program
The Florida Department of Agriculture is encouraging growers and packers to use the Fresh from Florida logo on packaging or decals, by offering financial incentives. For more information, visit the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Turkey Numbers Still Down for 2010 Holiday Season
As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s time to give a little thought about the turkey and it seems that their won’t be as many to choose from this year as there has been in the past. 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 …
BQA Means Doing the Right Things Right
Today’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Frank Owsley, Extension Animal Scientist with Auburn University and the BQA State Coordinator in Alabama, said the message they’re trying to get out to producers is they want them to do the things that are right to help put more money into …