Thursday is Beef Day at the Farmer’s Market in Montgomery

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, General, Industry News Release, Livestock

From the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries: MONTGOMERY, AL— Commissioner of Agriculture John McMillan and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will honor Montgomery Department of Public Safety personnel at Beef Day at the Farmer’s Market on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the State Farmer’s Market in Montgomery. October is Beef Month in Alabama and Beef …

Fruit Jack O Lanterns

Dan Fruits, General

Cathy Isom has ideas about some great fruits you can use to make Halloween Jack O’ Lanterns. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

More than 3,000 Acres of Economically, Environmentally Sensitive Ranch Land Preserved in Florida

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Environment, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Governor and Cabinet today unanimously approved the preservation of more than 3,000 acres of environmentally sensitive agricultural lands in Polk and Okeechobee counties, while allowing the land and agriculture operations to continue to contribute to Florida’s economy. The purchases are a part of the Rural and Family …

Georgia Peanut Commission to Host Trick or Peanut

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Peanuts

From the Georgia Peanut Commission: The Georgia Peanut Commission will be hosting a Trick or Peanut event at the GPC office located at 445 Fulwood Blvd. Tifton, Georgia, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016. The event is open to the public and citizens are encouraged to attend. The GPC staff will be Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

Wetland Reserve Easement Sign-up Underway in Florida

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Client Features, Environment, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Agricultural landowners and Indian tribes in Florida are being reminded applications are being accepted for a Wetland Reserve Easement. This sign-up period will run until November 15, 2016 for fiscal year 2017 funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

RCPP Benefits Longleaf Ecosystem in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Client Features, Florida, Forestry, General, USDA-NRCS

While it does take time, seeing thriving forests of longleaf pine trees return to Alabama’s Gulf Coast is well worth the wait. And USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama is working with groups to revive this strong and resilient wood, while also providing environmental benefits for the Gulf Coastal Plain’s wildlife and water. In a story posted by …

Refrigeration

Dan Agri View, General

Everett Griner talks about how refrigeration changed food delivery and shipping in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Commissioner Putnam Announces Florida Farm to School Grant Recipients

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced the six Florida school districts awarded Farm to School grants to increase the amount of locally grown products served to children. As part of the Farm to School initiative, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recognizes school …

Plenty of Pumpkin

Dan General, Vegetables

Cathy Isom tells us why we shouldn’t have a problem picking out the perfect pumpkin to make our jack-o-lantern for our Halloween festivities this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

2016 USDA Drought Assistance Programs Available to Eligible Alabama Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Weather

From the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries: Montgomery, AL- As of October 20, 2016, 32 counties in Alabama have been designated as primary natural disaster areas and 15 additional counties are classified as contiguous counties by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) because of the recent drought. Due to a significant number of counties impacted by drought conditions, several …