A three year strategy was recently announced to improve water quality and ecosystem health along the five gulf coast states affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief, Jason Weller, has more information about this new conservation effort. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
Judge Refuses to Halt Changes in Water Standards
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM SAUNDERS THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, October 11, 2016………. An administrative law judge has refused to block the Florida Department of Environmental Protection from moving forward with new water-quality standards as legal battles continue over the controversial plan. Judge Bram D.E Canter issued an order Monday rejecting a request by the Seminole Tribe of …
USDA Offers Hurricane Impacted Florida Farmers and Livestock Producers Immediate Disaster Assistance
From USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Florida: (Gainesville, FL) – October 11, 2016 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Florida Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Rick Dantzler, reminds farmers and livestock producers of federal farm program benefits that may be available to help eligible producers recover from recent heavy rains, flooding and other qualifying natural disaster events related to …
Citrus Crop Forecast Live Coverage on Wednesday
Wednesday is when citrus industry members will gather at the Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch to hear the first citrus crop forecast of the season from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The forecast will be released at twelve-noon and can be heard on our Southeast AgNet radio network affiliate stations across the citrus growing region and on …
Southeast Cattle Producers Invited to “NOT IN A BOOK II”
Southeast cattle producers are invited to an event coming up November 3 called “NOT IN A BOOK II”, billed as the question & answer event of the year! It’s being supported by the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association. To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
Some Peanut Fields Affected by Hurricane Matthew
Many were worried about the possibility of significant impacts to agriculture from Hurricane Matthew when it hit areas of the Southeast this past week. While in some cases damage has been called minimal, Tyron Spearman looks at how peanut fields across the area were affected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, …
Florida Gator Collegiate Cattlewomen Promoting Beef
The Florida Gator Collegiate Cattlewomen will be holding a big event in Gainesville on Wednesday to promote beef and the cattle industry. Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council invites folks in the area to join them for this promotion. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …
2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo Starts Friday
In case you were wondering, the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo is still on. The annual event will be held October 14-16 in Orlando, Florida. Some had wondered if Hurricane Matthew might have changed those plans, but PMA’s vice president of industry relations, Kathy Means, says the event is still on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
UF/IFAS-based PINEMAP Project Earns National Award from USDA
From the University of Florida IFAS By: Tom Nordlie GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The PINEMAP project, based within the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, devoted five years to helping the Southeastern planted-pine industry prepare for future production challenges. Now, PINEMAP is being honored with a prestigious national award from the United States Department of Agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Coming Next Week
The 2016 version of Sunbelt Ag Expo is just a week away, as the annual event kicks off next Tuesday in Moultrie, Georgia. Show director Chip Blalock says this is a great place for consumers to learn more about agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …