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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
More than 3,000 Acres of Economically, Environmentally Sensitive Ranch Land Preserved in Florida
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
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 ContentFlorida Cattle …
Wetland Reserve Easement Sign-up Underway in Florida
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
RCPP Benefits Longleaf Ecosystem in Alabama
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
Everett Griner talks about how refrigeration changed food delivery and shipping in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …
Commissioner Putnam Announces Florida Farm to School Grant Recipients
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
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
2016 USDA Drought Assistance Programs Available to Eligible Alabama Farmers
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 …
How to Be an Advocate for Agriculture
Ag advocacy is the act of informing individuals who may not be familiar with the story of agriculture about agricultural practices. There are many ways to be an advocate for agriculture, also known as an “agvocate”. During the 89th National FFA Convention & Expo this past week, a student workshop was held where the seven ways to be an effective …