Statistics suggest that local food markets account for a small, but growing, share of U.S. agricultural production. Cathy Isom tells us why you may be seeing a lot more “locally grown and produced” foods these days. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …
McMillan Pleased with Efforts of Conserve Alabama
We told you recently that Conserve Alabama, a new effort to work with communities to conserve Alabama’s natural resources, has been launched. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture John McMillan told me he is proud to see this effort in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
USDA Offering Grants for Specialty Crop Producers
USDA Announces over $90 Million Available to Support Local Food Systems, Specialty Crop Producers From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, April 1, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of more than $90 million in competitive grants to help strengthen local and regional food systems, develop new market opportunities for producers, and support farmers …
Georgia General Assembly Addresses Agricultural Issues
Looking back at the Georgia General Assembly’s 2016 session, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Bryan Tolar says there were a lot of good points for agriculture this year. 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 Provides …
Corn Planting Intentions Will Likely Change
When it comes to acreage designated for corn this year, last week’s USDA’s Prospective Plantings report surprised a few folks. Over 93 million acres of corn is expected to be planted this spring, some 5.6 million acres more than last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …
Georgia Grown Moment – Vidalia Onion Storage and Handling
For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, we talk with Georgia Grown Executive Chef Holly Chute about best ways to store and handle sweet Georgia Vidalia Onions. 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 Provides …
Feral Hog Efforts
Everett Griner talks about new efforts to control feral hogs in today’s Agri View. 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 Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 1, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, USDA released their 2016 Planting Intentions Report this week, farmers are urged to return their Certified Organic Survey, we 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 …
Backyard Chicks
If this is the year you’re going to bring home those cute little fur babies and you’re just starting out, the first thing you should do is your homework. Cathy Isom gives us some hints on raising baby chicks to backyard chickens. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Two Florida Counties to Receive Disaster Recovery Funds from USDA
Federal Funds Help Escambia and Pasco Counties GAINESVILLE, Fla., April 1, 2016 —Florida will receive $2,341,750 for disaster recovery this fiscal year to help Escambia and Pasco counties make repairs caused by storms in 2014 and 2015. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is investing $93 million in 19 states through Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) assistance to help Sponsored ContentFlorida …