From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama: AUBURN, January 15, 2016 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Ben Malone announced that producers interested in Alabama’s Wild Pig Damage Management Program should apply by February 19, 2016. NRCS Alabama will be offering financial assistance to eligible landowners through 2016’s funding under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending January 15, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains why TPP is good for American agriculture, what cotton producers might expect here in 2016, how the number of producers renting farmland is increasing and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending January 15th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …
Vilsack Says TPP is Good for American Agriculture
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) held a hearing this week concerning the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement’s Likely Impact on the U.S. Economy and on Specific Industry Sectors. Various folks took part in this hearing, including some from the beef, dairy and poultry sectors. One bit of information given during the testimonies was how tariff rates for the U.S. would come …
Pleased with Passage of Water Policy
The Florida Legislative session just began this past week, but already some important bills have passed, including a statewide water-policy bill. Sam Ard, director of governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, says this bill contains a lot of things that are very beneficial to agriculture in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …
Florida Ag industry Invited to Panel Discussion
USDA invites agricultural producers, natural resource managers and anyone in the ag industry to attend a panel discussion titled “Challenges and Opportunities Facing Women, Minority and Veteran Farmers”. It will take place at the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University in Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …
Florida Cattlemen’s Legislative Quarterly is Next Week
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Legislative Quarterly meeting will be held next week, as Cattlemen and Cattlewomen from across the state are encouraged to attend. Members will have a chance to meet with state legislators in Tallahassee to discuss the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …
Florida Water Policy Ready for Scott’s Signature
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 14, 2016………. A statewide water-policy bill that is a top priority of House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam was overwhelmingly approved Thursday by the Florida House. Gov. Rick Scott’s office said he will sign the measure — along with a separate proposals aimed at …
Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on Passage of House Water Policy Bill
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement today regarding the Florida House of Representative’s passage of a key water policy bill, one day after the Florida Senate’s unanimous passage, that will help protect and manage Florida’s water resources: “After years of hard work, the …
Florida Bull Test Sale is Saturday
The annual Florida Bull Test Sale will take place at the University of Florida/IFAS Northeast Florida Research and Education Center in Marianna this Saturday, January 16. The 16th Florida Bull Test was conducted from August 18 through December 9, 2015. At completion of the test, the bulls averaged 3.13 pounds of gain per day, but Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …