WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam will inspect damage to crops, foliage and aquaculture in Central and South Florida that have been hit hard by record cold temperatures this month. Earlier this week, Putnam led a bipartisan appeal from the Florida Congressional delegation to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be prepared to respond quickly to an anticipated request from the …
GA Cotton Producers Implementing Conservational Practices
Georgia Cotton Commission board member and cotton producer, Jimmy Webb, has used the Environment Quality Incentives Program on his farm for the past five years to help implement conservation measures on his operation. Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
AL Dairy Farmer Named AFB Young Farmer Chairman
Will Gilmer has been named the new chairman of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. Gilmer will start his one year term in February and says that he is excited about the opportunity to work with others on the committee in communicating their message. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Livestock Disaster Payments Top $175 Million
USDA has announced they’ve made more than 175-million dollars in disaster payments to livestock producers through two farm bill programs. Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
WASDE Forecast Raises Meat Production
According to the newly released World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, total U.S. meat production for 2009 is slightly lower but the 2010 forecast has been raised. Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Sure Program Underway & GA Ag Forecast Breakfast Series
Today Tyron Spearman reminds producers about the SURE program which is underway, and about the annual Georgia Ag Forecast Breakfast series which is coming up in a few days. Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Farm Bureau Asks Members to Speak Out at EPA Water Hearings
Ag Policy Bulletin-ACTION ISSUE: On January 14, 2010, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will propose numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in the State of Florida. EPA will hold public hearings throughout the state on February 16, 17, and 18. Florida Farm Bureau Federation is asking that members attend and participate in the public hearings. It is imperative …
Georgia Ag Commissioner Receives Top AFBF Award
Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin received the American Farm Bureau Federations highest honor, the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award, during this week’s 91st AFBF annual meeting in Seattle. Irvin has served as Georgia’s commissioner of agriculture since 1969. AFBF established the Distinguished Service Award to honor individuals who have devoted their careers to serving farming and ranching. Commissioner Irvin’s …
GA Gov Optimistic Water Deal Coming Soon, Crist Unsure
From THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By KEITH LAING THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 12, 2009…After huddling last month with Gov. Charlie Crist and Alabama Gov. Bob Riley to renew efforts to resolve a long-standing water dispute, Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has hinted a deal could be in the pipes, though Florida officials are more cautious. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement …
Freeze Delivers $100-million Blow to FL Specialty Crops
The worst of the long freeze may be over, but damage assessments show large losses to several of Florida’s specialty crops. Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …