Many folks in agriculture continue to have major concerns with EPA’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rule. And that includes Alabama’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, John McMillan. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Florida Forest Service Sets Prescribed Fire Record
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Forest Service oversees one of the most active prescribed fire programs in the country in order to reduce the risk of wildfires and keep Florida’s natural habitats healthy and growing. During the past year, the Florida Forest Service reports that more than 2.5 million acres across …
Wildfire Increase Impacting Forest Service Budget
Over the past few weeks we have experienced some dry conditions across parts of the Southeast, but we are nowhere near the drought conditions being found in the Southwestern part of our nation, especially in the state of California. Weather conditions in various parts of the country this year have really impacted the Forest Service budget. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat …
Alabama Agribusiness Council Holding Regional Events
The Alabama Agribusiness Council is inviting folks to join them as they will be holding three regional events over the next few weeks. Download Audio To learn more go to their website at alagribusiness.org. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
State Forester Jim Karels Recognized by Florida Cabinet
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – State Forester Jim Karels was recognized by the Florida Cabinet today, in appreciation for his leadership during the investigation into the deaths of 19 firefighters in the Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona in 2013. “Jim demonstrated true leadership in lending his expertise and experience to the investigation of …
Great Public Service Campaign
A little over a week ago Smokey Bear turned 70 years old, but today Cindy Zimmerman looks at how his story has become one of the best know public service campaigns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Southerland and Putnam Discuss EPA Regulations
U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, II hosted a press conference today from Florida’s Capitol in Tallahassee to highlight his Regulatory Overreach Protection Act (H.R. 5078). Southerland was joined by Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and other Florida stakeholders to highlight bipartisan efforts to stop the EPA and Army Corps from expanding its regulatory authority to almost any body of water in America. …
Farmers Have a Chance to Direct $3.3 Million to Nonprofits
Farmers across the Southeast are being asked to take part in America’s Farmers Grow Communities. The America’s Farmers Grow Communities program is partnering with farmers to direct $2,500 donations to individual nonprofit organizations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Smokey Bear Turns 70
Smokey Bear turned 70 this past weekend, and Cindy Zimmerman has a story about the voice behind this well known public service message. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Florida Remembers Hurricane Charley on 10th Anniversary
From the Florida Division of Emergency Management: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Ten years ago today, Hurricane Charley made landfall near Port Charlotte in Southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm, making it the strongest storm since Hurricane Andrew to impact Florida. On the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Charley, Florida’s residents and visitors are reminded to have a family emergency plan and …