Veterans, small and new farmers are being reminded you are welcome to take part in a workshop in Crestview, Florida this Thursday, July 21. Darryl Williams, district conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Okaloosa County, says you can learn more about the various programs being offered. Download Audio To learn more, call 850-526-4910 or contact your local NRCS …
Alabama Partners Working to Conserve Natural Resources
Efforts continue across Alabama to conserve natural resources. And according to Dr. William Puckett, executive director of the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee, it takes partners to make this happen, and the committee is very pleased to be able to work with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
House Passes EPA Spending Bill
Overshadowed by the GMO labeling bill, the U.S. House of Representative’s last week also passed a spending bill for the Environmental Protection Agency. All 12 appropriation bills in Congress face a rather uncertain future, as lawmakers are now on summer recess and only a few Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Congress Out Until after Labor Day
In case you missed it, both the Senate and House have adjourned so that lawmakers can attend their respective party presidential conventions and for their annual August recess. They are not scheduled to return to Washington D.C. until after Labor Day. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
Farm Bureau Boot Camp
The Farm Bureau Women’s Communications Boot Camp is open to all women who are Farm Bureau members and want to enhance their communication and leadership skills. Cathy Isom tells us about the crash-course helping women in farming be better communicators on and off the farm. That’s coming up on “This Land of Ours.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
Agriculture Falsely Singled Out for Harmful Algal Bloom
Special interest groups have targeted agriculture as the sole cause for the algal blooms in South Florida. With more on that story, here’s Southeast AgNet’s Josh McGill. Download Audio 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 …
Putting Out a “Call to Arms” on TPP
Top Agriculture groups are putting out a ‘call to arms’ after comments last week by congressional leaders suggesting it’s unlikely the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal will be considered during the lame duck session this year. Both Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are downplaying the chances for a TPP vote this year. McConnell blames …
USDA Starting GMO Labeling Rulemaking Process
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is already working on the rulemaking process as required by the bipartisan GMO labeling bill which cleared Congress last week. Following passage in the House, 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 …
Georgia Grown Moment – Premium Peanut
For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Karl Zimmer, CEO and President of Premium Peanut, discusses their new shelling operation in Douglas, Georgia. Mr. Zimmer also touches on the important role Georgia Grown has played at Premium. Download Audio For more information, visit www.premiumpeanutllc.com. You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Hurricane Preparedness
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about hurricane preparedness. Floridians should have a disaster supply kit and have a plan of action in case a storm hits. Download Audio To learn more click, FloridaDisaster.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …