USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants to remind landowners about the Local Working Group Meetings. At these meetings, farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, conservation partners and the public can discuss natural resource needs and priorities for their county. Florida State Conservationist Juan Hernandez says if you can’t make it to a meeting in person, they are available through Zoom. NRCS and soil and …
FBC Pleased with Results of Digital Campaign
This past summer, the Beef Checkoff was involved in a digital campaign that took place across the Southeast. And according to Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, they are pleased with the results. For more information, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-08-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 08, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending October 08, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,300 head compared to 15,199 last week and …
Farmer of the Year Luncheon Still Slated for First Day of Sunbelt Ag Expo
By Clint Thompson The dawn of another Sunbelt Ag Expo means a new Swisher Sweets Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year will soon be named. The annual Willie B. Withers Luncheon and 30th annual farmer of the year announcement is still scheduled for noon on Tuesday, Oct. 19, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, says Chip Blalock, Sunbelt Ag …
FBC Pleased with Return of “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” 300
It was announced this week that the Federation of State Beef Councils, on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, will again sponsor a NASCAR race at the Daytona International Speedway. The “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner 300” race will be held February 19, 2022. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says they are thrilled. The 2022 Beef. It’s What’s …
Promoting Peanut Shows Coming Next Year
While working up your 2022 calendar of events, we have a couple of dates to add to it. There will be two big peanut shows coming up after the first of the year. The first one will take place in January, as the Georgia Peanut Commission has announced the 45th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show & Conference will be Jan. 19-20, 2022 at …
Florida NRCS Reminds Landowners about Local Working Group Meetings
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants to remind landowners about the Local Working Group Meetings. At these meetings, farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, conservation partners and the public can discuss natural resource needs and priorities for their county. Florida State Conservationist Juan Hernandez said these meetings are open to the public. NRCS and soil and water conservation districts host the meetings and provide …
100 Year Anniversary: NFREC Celebrates Milestone
By Clint Thompson A celebration 100 years in the making occurred Friday at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) in Quincy, Florida. The center which encompasses 1,000 acres, 13 active faculty members, seven emeritus faculty and three faculty from the Northwest Extension district, representing forage/small grains breeding, specialty crops …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-01-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 01, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending October 01, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,200 head compared to 14,025 last week and …
EQIP Signup Deadline in Florida is Friday
Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners are being reminded you have until Friday, October 1 to apply for financial and technical assistance through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). While applications for EQIP are accepted on a continuous basis, funding selections are typically made once a year and this is for fiscal year 2022 funding. Through EQIP, agricultural landowners …