The Brickyard 400 Sprint Cup race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday will include Regan Smith’s Furniture Row Racing Chevy – the number 78 Farm American Chevy that depicts farm life on the hood along with the program theme on the rear panel – Cultivating the Future. Download Audio
USDA Makes Efforts to Improve Private Lands Access for Recreation
USDA Announces Effort to Improve Access to Private Land for Recreation – New Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program Will Expand Recreation Opportunities Through State and Tribal Programs WASHINGTON, July 8, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new effort to encourage owners and operators of privately held farm, ranch and forest land to voluntarily provide public …
Fighting the Oil Spill with the Mighty Mississippi
Now that the oil from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill has hit the fragile Gulf coast wetlands, scientist are suggesting using the mighty Mississippi River to fight it. Download Audio
AL Helping Expand Habitat for Migrating Birds
In a press conference held in Montgomery this afternoon, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama announced they will work with farmers, ranchers, aqua-culturists, non-industrial foresters, and other landowners to develop and enhance habitat for birds making their annual migration south towards the Gulf of Mexico. Alabama State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett said it’s …
FL NRCS Helping Expand Habitat for Migrating Birds
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has announced they will work with farmers, ranchers and others to develop and enhance habitat for birds making their annual migration south towards the Gulf of Mexico. Florida State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says the Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative helos producers manage portions of their land to provide additional food and habitat for migrating …
USDA to Help Farmers and Ranchers Expand Habitat for Migrating Birds
Gainesville, FL., June 28, 2010 – State Conservationist Carlos Suarez today announced that USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will work with farmers, ranchers, aquaculturists, non-industrial foresters, and other landowners to develop and enhance habitat for birds making their annual migration south towards the Gulf of Mexico. Under the Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative (MBHI), NRCS will partner with producers to …
Palm Beach County Farm Bureau to Host 2nd Annual “Fun Shoot”
Palm Beach County Farm Bureau again invites its members and friends around the region to participate in the second annual PBCFB “Fun Shoot” set for Saturday August 7, 2010 at Quail Creek Plantation located between Ft. Pierce and Okeechobee on Highway 70. CLICK HERE for a printable PDF file with all the details, and consider joining other south Florida Farm …
Please Help Me If You Can – I Need and Want A Good Home!
I realize this post is unusual, but my wife Robin and I here at AgNet headquarters are trying to help find a good home for a wonderful puppy, presently staying at our vet’s office. We would love to have the dog but just adding a fourth rescued puppy to our own home recently, along with our four rescued cats too, …
National Get Outdoors Day
National Get Outdoors Day is Saturday, June 12th. And Anne Zimmermann of the US Forest Service says the annual celebration is designed as a means to educate citizens on the many opportunities for recreation and discovery in the great outdoors. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
Outdoor Summer Vacation Ideas
As we find ourselves in the beginning of the summer vacation season, Anne Zimmermann of the US Forest Service, says this a great time to consider an alternative to the traditional summer family outing. Download Audio