University of Florida/IFAS Research Efforts Continue

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Many types of research projects are underway at all times at the University of Florida/IFAS and Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for Agriculture and Natural Resources, explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Farm Credit System Prepared to Provide Credit

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The Farm Credit system, through the Farm Credit Administration, is well prepared to provide credit access next year as farmers prepare for another income drop. USDA is projecting a 36 percent decline in farm income for 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Astronomer Dr. Laura Danly on Soil Health

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Dr. Laura Danly of California’s Griffith Observatory is helping the U.S. Department of Agriculture promote its “healthy soils” campaign. So why is an astronomer talking about soil, rather than the sky? “Studying Earth is just like studying the planets. Earth is a planet, and it’s the most amazing planet we know. It’s the only one we know that has life …

Picking a Christmas Tree

Dan Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

Whether you prefer a fresh Christmas tree cut right from the farm, or plucked from the grocery store parking lot, there’s an art in picking out the perfect holiday tree. Cathy Isom has some pointers on choosing the perfect holiday tree. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Challenges and Opportunities facing Women, Minority and Veteran Farmers

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Congresswoman Gwen Graham and USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden will host a panel discussion on January 19, from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. EST at the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University in Tallahassee. Ag producers, natural resource managers and Ag industry are invited to participate. Please RSVP to Tristin Brown at tristin.brown@mail.house.gov or call 850-891-8610. Registration is free. Coffee and pastries will …

Alabama Landowners Invited to Restore and Protect Habitat

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants landowners to know funding is available for those who want to restore and protect habitat for seven focus species, including the gopher tortoise. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Chairman Conaway Issues Statement of Support for Omnibus Bill

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From the House Committee on Agriculture: Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement upon the unveiling of the fiscal year 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill. “This responsible funding bill is a win for rural America, and I commend Chairman Hal Rogers and House leadership for including many top priorities of farmers and ranchers. I encourage …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Lawmakers Want Action for Cotton Growers; Producers Finding Moldy Hay

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Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a request to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to  provide crucial help for American cotton farmers, as well as information on hay developing mold problems in barns. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Rare Wetland Fires can Help, Hurt Habitat

Josh McGill Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Water

From UF/IFAS Communications: By: Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When you think of wildfires, you may not think of wetlands. But the seldom-seen blazes may help some endangered species, according to a newly published study by a former UF/IFAS researcher. Severe wetland fires — so rare they occur only a few times per century – also can change Sponsored ContentWhat …

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Looks Back at 2015

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A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack looks back at 2015 and working lands for wildlife. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024