Landowners across Florida are being reminded the signup deadline for 2017 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is October 21st. Al Oliver, district conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Lake City, Florida says there are various programs through EQIP. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Alabama Included in Gulf Coast Ag Lands and Ecosystems Restoration
As recovery efforts continue along the gulf coast from the effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a three year strategy has been announced to improve water quality and ecosystem health along the five state region. Here’s USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Possible Agricultural Impacts of Hurricane Matthew
All along the East coast from Florida through the Carolina’s all eyes are on tropics. There could be some significant impacts to agriculture in the path of hurricane Matthew. Gary Crawford has a report that looks at those, along with information of what livestock producers in the path of Matthew should do to get ready, and what many USDA offices …
New GMO Law
Everett Griner talks about consumers now having a GMO Law 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
Thaw Food with Water
Cathy Isom has some tips for us on how to thaw our food safely, without the long wait. 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 …
Big Mike’s Steakhouse Named Home to Alabama’s Best Steak
From the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association: MONTGOMERY, AL— Big Mike’s Steakhouse of Thomasville has been named the winner of the 2016 Alabama’s Best Steak contest. The Alabama’s Best Steak contest kicked off July 18 with a nominations round that generated votes for more than 140 Alabama restaurants. The eight most-represented restaurants moved on to compete in the “Elite 8” Facebook photo …
USDA to Issue Payments
The Department of Agriculture announced they would start sending payments to farmers this week who were enrolled in safety-net programs due to market downturns during the 2015 crop year. USDA says many of the 1.7 million farms enrolled in either the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs will receive payments. Here’s Farm Service Agency Administrator Val …
Contaminated Recall
Everett Griner talks about FDA recalls on contaminated food taking too long 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
Ag Retailers Event Coming to the Southeast
Ag leaders from throughout the Southeast are being invited to join others from across the U.S. at the only essential event for ag retailers, distributors and suppliers: the 2016 ARA Conference & Expo November 29th through December 1st in Orlando, Florida. The Agricultural Retailers Association is inviting everyone to attend, as in addition to a variety of Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Scott, Cabinet Weogh $16 Million Land Buy
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Gov. Rick Scott and the current members of the Florida Cabinet could be poised to make their largest outright purchase of land for preservation. The $16.1 million purchase of 11,027 acres southeast of Tallahassee, if approved, would also be the largest acquisition of its kind for the state in more than a …