Emergency Regulation for Depredation Permits

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — At the request of the Alabama Conservation Advisory Board, Conservation Commissioner Barnett Lawley has issued an emergency regulation to make it easier for landowners and leaseholders to acquire crop depredation permits for feral swine and coyotes. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

Milk Distribution Plan

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has announced a plan to release 200 million pounds of surplus non-fat dry milk to federal domestic and international feeding programs and says that the plan is a win-win. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Alabama Announces ADAPTS

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

MONTGOMERY – Commissioner Ron Sparks announces the implementation of the Alabama Disabled Agribusiness Programs & Technical Support (ADAPTS) program at the Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI). The program will be an active participant of an advisory council with representatives from ADAI, Alabama Cooperative Extension Services, Alabama Easter Seals, Alabama State Vocational Rehabilitation, Auburn University, and the University of Alabama. …

Vilsack Announces Top USDA Staff Appointments

Gary Cooper Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2009 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the names of individuals who will hold top staff positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. “These individuals bring the Department a breadth of experience and expertise in issues that include agriculture, food safety, international relations, legislative affairs, environmental issues and civil rights,” said Vilsack. Sponsored …

Eating Thrifty and Healthy

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

As we wrap up National Nutrition Month, Agricultural Marketing Nutritionist Janet Tenney says the high price tag often associated with eating healthy foods is usually not about the cost at all. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …

FarmShare: Saving FL Millions in Feeding Needy–At Risk in Budget

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Even though the volunteer-operated Farm Share program saves the state millions of dollars a year in exchange for a few hundred thousand in funding, some state lawmakers may still be having a hard time getting it. The program’s founder, Patricia Robbins, discusses the program and its budget challenges in these three features. Bottom line, Farm Share and its fresh produce …

2009 Florida Agri-Women Scholarships

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

In 2009, two $500 scholarships will be awarded by Florida Agri-Women to two female students based on academic standing, service to the community and leadership. One scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman or current undergraduate college student, and the other scholarship will be awarded to a current M.S. or Ph.D. student. Applicants must be female, a U.S. citizen, …

Aerial Spraying for Citrus Psyllid – More Research Answers Soon

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

In this series of three reports, AgNet’s Ernie Neff speaks with Indian River Citrus League Executive Doug Bournique about the further progress being made into research about low-volume aerial sprays to control citrus psyllids, economically. It takes growers working together in large areas to best accomplish the task, and Bournique has some other updates in these reports about when more …

FL Tracking Child Liability Bills

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Florida Cattlemen’s Association Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard has the latest information concerning the Child Liability Waivers bill working it’s way through the Florida legislature. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

NCC Answers Farm Payment Questions

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General

Robbie Minnich, Senior Government Relations Representative for the National Cotton Council, has more information for growers concerning the fact USDA and the IRS have begun efforts to ensure that high income individuals and entities who request USDA payments meet income limits. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …