From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released a statement on two recent research reports supported by USDA focused on ethanol and other renewable fuels, one published by USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist and another published by the University of Missouri: “These research reports demonstrate, once again, that America’s renewable …
Gulf Coast Agritourism & Ecotourism Business Development Conference
The University of Florida/IFAS continues to be a leader in promoting agritourism in the state and Dr. Jack Payne, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, says those efforts will continue during a big event taking place this week. Download Audio To learn more about the 2016 Gulf Coast Agritourism & Ecotourism Business Development Conference, click here. Sponsored ContentValley …
Peanut Farmers Encouraged to Have Warehouse Plans
Tyron Spearman recently attended an event where it was discussed that peanut farmers should make sure they have warehouse plans made for the upcoming crop year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …
Vilsack Explains Cottonseed Decision
A congressional panel recently heard U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explain why he can’t legally bring cottonseed under USDA’s main farm safety net programs. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …
Peanut Calendar
There are some upcoming events and deadlines that may be of interest to those in the peanut industry, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …
Kubota’s Geared To Give Program
Last year Kubota Tractor Corporation, in partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition, launched a new program called “Geared To Give” that provides financial support and donates Kubota equipment to U.S. military veterans pursuing a future in farming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …
Georgia Grown Moment
For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Misty Friedman discusses the Georgia Grown Farm-to-Table Source Show on February 25th at the Atlanta State Farmer’s Market. Download Audio Be sure to register as a vendor or an attendee by February 22nd by contacting Misty Friedman at www.georgiagrown.com. You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored …
Florida Veteran and Small Farmer Workshop is Tuesday
Here is a reminder that a free workshop about agricultural programs and services available to veterans, small and beginning farmers, will be held February 16, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Jefferson County Country Club in Monticello. Steve Tullar, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service District Conservation in Monticello, Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …
Alabama Peanut Production Meetings
Alabama peanut farmers are being reminded about some upcoming production meetings. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 12, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about an EPA issue that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association staff in Washington D.C. is dealing with, how the American seed industry is pulling together in an effort to help save the Monarch butterfly, Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …