Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam is accepting nominations for the 2016 Woman of the Year in Agriculture award. The deadline for submitting nominations is June 1st. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …
County Officials Oppose Another Bear Hunt
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 5, 2016………. If the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission decides to hold another bear hunt later this year, Volusia County officials don’t want any part of it. The Volusia County Council on Thursday unanimously approved a “symbolic” resolution urging the commission to Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
BQA Certifies 2,000 Producers during Free Certification Campaign
Nearly 2,000 producers from across the country became Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified, thanks to the recent on-line “free-certification” period supported by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …
Frost Hits Argentina Peanut Crop / Peanut Price Update
A recent frost is going to have an impact on the peanut crop in Argentina, as Tyron Spearman has that story, along with this week’s peanut price Update. Frost: Download Audio Price: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle …
Report Finds U.S. Livestock Production Small Contributor to Air Emissions
Groups opposed to modern livestock production, including the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), like to blame cows, pigs, sheep and chickens for contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). But a recent report says otherwise. Download Audio
Florida Beef Cattle Short Course Covering Many Topics
The University of Florida/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences is hosting the Florida Beef Cattle Short Course this week in Gainesville. Southeast AgNet’s Josh McGill is there and had a chance to talk with Dr. Matt Hersom about what all is being discussed at the annual event. Download Audio
Agriculture Groups Push for FOIA Exemption
Language exempting checkoff programs from federal public records law was added to the pending Fiscal Year 2017 Ag Appropriations bill after a coalition of agriculture groups lobbied for the addition. Download Audio
UGA Researcher Emphasizes Importance of Soil Testing
University of Georgia Extension Soil Scientist Dr. Glen Harris, reminds farmers that soil testing is important no matter what crop you are growing. Download Audio
Low-grade Avian Influenza Discovered in Missouri
A low-grade avian influenza was found at a Missouri Turkey farm has led to federal officials culling 39,000 turkeys at the facility. Download Audio
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals due May 10
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind those interested that up to $20 million in competitive grants through the Conservation Innovation Grants program are available. But applications for CIG projects are due by May 10. Download Audio