By Will Jordan Florida Cattlemen’s Association installed their new President this week in Marco Island during their annual convention. New president Pat Durden is a 7th-generation Florida rancher with 15 years of involvement in the FCA leadership. A background in commercial cow/calf and more recently Red Angus seedstock, Pat looks forward to his year of service. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Getting Dollars to Producers, Current Focus for Florida NRCS
by Will Jordan This week Florida Cattlemen’s Association is holding its convention in Marco Island. We caught up with Acting State Conservationist, Nathan Fikkert, for an update on how his office is promoting conservation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
NASDA: Unified Voice for Agriculture
by Will Jordan The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) serves as a unified voice for departments of agriculture in all 50 U.S. States and 4 Territories. To learn more about their role, we visited with Ted McKinney, CEO of NASDA. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …
2023 Cotton: Slow Start but Steady Progress
by Will Jordan While most cotton in the state is closer to first leaf than first square due to early season weather difficulties, the 2023 Alabama cotton crop is making steady progress. Weather diversity across the state has largely impacted plant development, yet seed is in the ground with an estimated 400,000 acres planted. Steve Brown, Cotton Extension Specialist with …
95th Alabama FFA Convention a Big Success
By Will Jordan The Alabama FFA Association held their 95th convention in Montgomery last week with nearly 2,000 members and guests present throughout the week’s events. An expansive trade show, networking opportunities, and educational workshops allowed students to grow personally and professionally. We caught up with Alabama FFA State Advisor, Collin Adcock, for a few moments to recap the convention. …