A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Lighting the Capitol Christmas Tree, agriculture and climate change, and the connection between soil and space. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending December 04, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information on the enrollment period for the ARC and PLC programs, the upcoming World Trade Organization decision on Country of Origin Labeling, efforts to get younger generations on the farm, satsuma oranges making a comeback and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida …
Florida Citrus Day in Volusia County
The third annual Florida Citrus Day was held at the Volusia County Farm Bureau farmers market in Deland on December 2. University of Florida Extension in Volusia County and Volusia County Farm Bureau partnered together along with Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Annie’s Project
Today Cathy Isom fills us in on the new changes on the world wide web for the program designed to empower women in Agriculture. Many farm and ranch women in the United States take part in an educational program called Annie’s Project. Its mission is to empower farm women to be better business partners through networks and by managing and …
Enrollment for Safety Net Programs Starts Monday
The Farm Service Agency has announced the enrollment period for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs opens Monday. 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 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
Register Today for National Conference on Grazing Lands
The 6th National Conference on Grazing Lands (6NCGL) is fast approaching, but you need to get registered to take part in this unique educational event. This year’s conference runs December 13-16 in Grapevine, Texas, but here’s a reminder that onsite registration closes today. For more information go to www.grazinglands.org/grazing-conference. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Getting Younger Generations to the Farm
With the average age of farmers rising, getting younger generations to consider agriculture as a career has become increasingly important. Dr. Dave Williams, the head of the horticulture department at Auburn University, says finding ways to engage students and providing opportunities to teach them about agriculture is the key. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Satsuma Oranges
It looks like the satsuma orange is making a comeback. The small, tasty orange was never a big part of the citrus industry. It was grown mostly in North Florida and South Alabama. It also had a ready market. Around 1935, a devastating freeze killed most of the trees, and the crop just vanished. Everett Griner talks about this quaint …
Florida Judge Tosses Part of ‘Amendment 1’ Spending Challenge
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, December 3, 2015………. A Leon County judge Thursday removed a major part of a lawsuit that contests how lawmakers decided to spend money that voters approved last year for land buying and preservation. However, an attorney for four environmental Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Heifer Gift
Get into the holiday spirit and make gift-giving easy, festive and fun, but also with a focus on helping families improve their lives with livestock and training. Cathy Isom tells us about the gift that not only gives, but can transform a family this holiday season, Heifer International. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …