WASHINGTON, D.C.—Dec. 13, 2011—Conservation Districts in the Gulf Coast region are partnering with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on a new initiative to improve the health of the coast. The initiative is part of the Obama Administration’s efforts through its Gulf Coast Ecosystem Task Force – which today released its final strategy for long-term ecosystem restoration for the Gulf …
Donors give record $16 million to National FFA Foundation in 2011
INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011/National FFA Foundation) – Two months ago, the National FFA Organization announced a new record membership of 540,379 students thanks to more than 17,000 students in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands signing up during the 2010-11 school year. Today, the organization’s fundraising arm, the National FFA Foundation, announces it raised a record $16 …
Pecan Update
The heat and drought has taken a heavy toll on pecans. Everett Griner tells us just how bad it really is. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
Fruit & Veggie Trade Advisory Committee Discussing South American Trade
The Obama Administration’s trade advisory committee for fruits and vegetables met last week to discuss opening foreign markets to fresh American farm products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Resources To Researchers For …
Peanut Council and Board Set for 2012
The American Peanut Council announced new officers while meeting last week in Washington D.C. as Tyron Spearman fills us in as to who is new along with a few changes also to those who serve on the National Board Peanut Board. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
USDA Publishes Final GIPSA Rule
USDA has published the final rule implementing the 2008 Farm Bill provisions to better protect livestock producers and poultry growers under GIPSA. But the National Chicken Council is disappointed it still includes provisions estimated to cost the chicken industry as much as $55.5 million annually. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Monsanto Announces Class of 2012 Cotton Varieties
Monsanto has announced their class of 2012 Deltapine cotton varieties and Cotton Germplasm Lead Dave Albers says one of them, DP 1252, is specifically designed for southeastern growers. And Georgia grower Michael York agrees, saying that in his experience, DP 1252 offers phenomenal yield potential. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield Report 1
In our Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield report today we’re talking with Tony White, Monsanto product development manager, who said the system approach for growing Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans really starts with product selection. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
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Everett Griner tells us that today’s tomato does taste different. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
Ag in Review for the Week of December 5, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …