Farm Access to Computers and Internet Growing Steadily

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

Back in 1997, only 13 percent of the nation’s farms reported having Internet access. While farmers’ use of computers and the Internet is growing steadily, Gary Crawford reports they are still behind the general population. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Designates Palm Beach County in Florida as a Primary Natural Disaster Area

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Weather

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Palm Beach County in Florida as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by a recent drought. “Our hearts go out to those Florida farmers and ranchers affected by recent natural disasters,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. …

Florida NRCS Encourages Irrigation Evaluations

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USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to make sure landowners are familiar with Mobile Irrigation Labs and how they work. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Alabama NRCS Offers Many Different Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Kurt Simon, acting state conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, talks about the various programs it offers for farmers and landowners. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Farm Bureau Honors Legislators for Their Leadership

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From Florida Farm Bureau: Gainesville, Fla. – Florida Farm Bureau has expressed special appreciation for a select group of state legislators. The organization is recognizing these leaders with the Legislators of the Year and Champions for Agriculture awards. They have consistently supported farm enterprise and economic opportunity in Florida during the 2015 regular and Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust …

Florida Forest Service Sends Crews to Battle Louisiana Wildfire

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From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the Florida Forest Service is sending two crews of 40 wildland firefighters to assist wildfire suppression efforts in the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana. With these deployments, 129 Florida Forest Service fire personnel are currently deployed and assisting in various …

National Award Recognizes Florida Land Steward Partnership

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From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida: Gainesville, Fla., Aug. 3, 2015 – The USDA Joint Forestry Team’s Two-Chief Award was recently presented to the Florida Land Stewardship Partnership for its outreach and land management planning efforts for private landowners. The award recognizes successful forestry conservation efforts made possible through Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Senate Blocks EPA Requirements; WOTUS Internal Memos

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Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report on pesticide permit requirements for spraying and speculation that the Waters of the U.S. rule (WOTUS) will not hold up in the courts. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …