TALLAHASSEE – Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that his department has instituted the first regulation in the nation – and perhaps the world – prohibiting any additives, chemicals or adulterants in honey produced, processed or sold in Florida. The regulation, which took effect July 14, provides the first ever “Standard of Identity” for honey. …
Producer Information Exchange Program
Producers throughout the cotton belt will get an opportunity to see innovative production practices in regions different than their own with the 21st annual Producer Information Exchange program. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA Providing EWP Funds
USDA announced today that farmers and ranchers will receive approximately $71 million in Emergency Conservation Program funds to repair farmland damaged by natural disasters occurring in 2008 and 2009. A detailed list of counties and associated specific disasters is on FSA’s website at fsa.usda.gov A national map with a visual depiction of the affected counties and disaster types can be …
Ranking Livestock Production Expenses
When it comes to those involved with livestock production, management is key right now according to Dr. Curt Lacy Extension Livestock Economist with the University of Georgia. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
No Money for NAIS
While the U.S. House did pass the agriculture appropriations bill late last week the bill did not include any funding for the National Animal Identification System. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Cattle Industry Meeting This Week
Representatives from across the cattle industry are in Denver this week for the annual Cattle Industry Summer Conference. AL: FL: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
New LIP Signup Underway
Signup for the new Livestock Indemnity Program, which provides producers with a safety net to help overcome the financial impact of natural disasters started Monday. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Food Inflation
Everett Griner gives us the bad news. Prepare for even HIGHER prices! Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Boyd Speaks to Peanut Growers
The Southern Peanut Growers Conference continued today at Panama City Beach as one of the guest speakers was Congressman Alan Boyd from Florida. Tyron Spearman was at the event and provides these two reports… Hear more from Congressman Boyd via an interview he did with Randall Weiseman at the Southern Peanut Growers Conference: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
Recovery Dollars Going to AL Watershed Projects
Some Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars are headed to Alabama for watershed improvements. And Perry Oaks, State Conservation Engineer, says that the two projects will help more than just wildlife. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024