AL NRCS Pilot Grazing Project

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Auburn, Ala. – State Conservationist Dr. William E. Puckett has announced that the Natural Resources Conservation Service will receive funding for a Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) Grazing Pilot Project in Alabama. A two week sign-up will be held beginning July 20, 2009. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Aquaculture Threatened

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The shrimp business is in big trouble. Everett Griner explains. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025

Managing 2009’s Unusual Cotton Crop

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General, Georgia

This year’s cotton crop is at varied stages of emergence and University of Georgia Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kimmerait, says that it needs proactive management. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …

Town of De Bary EWP Project

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS, Weather

August of 2008 brought a large amount of rain to Florida as Tropical Storm Fay slowly made its way across the state. The amount of rainfall created a multitude of problems for the Town of De Bary and Florida NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection program was able to step in and assist. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle …

Congressional Hearings Underway re Food Safety Overhaul

Gary Cooper Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Farmers, Administration officials and Congressional leaders get deeper into proposals to overhaul the food safety system. Hear more in this report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

4-H Flag Heads Into Space Aboard Shuttle Endeavor

Gary Cooper Agri View, Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2009 (USDA News Release) – The National 4-H flag was carried into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour yesterday as part of the STS-127 mission. The flag, featuring the familiar 4-H clover, was originally scheduled to head into space earlier this year, but was delayed a record five times before finally lifting off this week. FOR INFO …

Kill Him!

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

There is an unnecessary fear of snakes, and today Everett Griner tells us what this is. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

CIFOR Issues Final Guidelines

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response has released its final Guidelines to provide model practices to use in foodborne disease outbreaks. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

Homeowners Role in Fighting Invasive Species

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Dave Sacks with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says homeowners can play an important part in the battle against invasive pest. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …