Alabama Extension Launches New Drought Website

From the Alabama Cooperative Extension System: AUBURN, Ala. – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System launched a new website to help farmers and producers combat drought conditions. Alabama is experiencing exceptionally dry conditions this year. Some parts of the state need as much as 15 inches of rain to Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …

Improve Nutrient Testing and Management Practices with New ‘Focus on Cotton’ Webcast

From the Cotton Board: Nutrient management, including the efficient application of inputs, is critically important for maintaining cotton quality and yield year after year. A new Focus on Cotton webcast titled “Utilizing Tissue and Petiole Sampling in Cotton Production” helps cotton growers, consultants, and other industry experts accurately monitor and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …

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

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

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 ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026

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 …