The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Farm Safety Program continues to help produce farmers across the state with regulatory requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act. Farm Safety Education and Outreach Coordinator Maggie Brown says the department is still offering on-farm readiness reviews and will soon have more training classes. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …
Deadline to Enter Southeastern Hay Contest Nearing
Producers from around the Southeast are encouraged to compete in the 2019 Southeastern Hay Contest, but the deadline to enter is 5 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2019. Marcelo Wallau,forage extension specialist with the University of Florida, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman it’s important to understand the quality of your hay. There are 7 different categories with cash awards going to the top 3 places in …
Farm Aid 2019 Planned for Wisconsin
The annual Farm Aid music and food festival will return to the heart of dairy country on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Wisconsin. Coordinators of the event say this year the organization stages Farm Aid 2019 in an economic climate similar to the one that sparked the first Farm Aid concert in 1985. President and Founder Willie Nelson says, “America’s family …
USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Dorian
WASHINGTON (USDA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Dorian that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in regional, state and county offices stand ready and are eager to help. In a continuing effort to serve the public, USDA partnered with …
Millions in Agricultural Crops at Risk as Dorian Approaches Florida
GAINESVILLE, FL (UF/IFAS) — If Hurricane Dorian makes landfall mid-way up Florida’s Atlantic Coast – as many models predicted Thursday afternoon – the storm could devastate not only Central Florida tourist destinations, but also the region’s agricultural areas, which include significant acreage devoted to citrus, vegetable, ornamental plant and cattle production. Economists and Extension faculty with the University of Florida …
Deadline Nearing for Farm Dog of the Year Nominations
Farmers are being reminded nominations for the 2020 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest need to be in by September 2. The contest was developed to celebrate farm dogs who work alongside their people on the farm to feed America. The grand prize winner will win a year’s worth of Purina dry dog food and $5,000 in prize …
Vote for Those Who Support Agriculture
During a recent event, U.S. Representative Austin Scott of Georgia encouraged farmers to support candidates who understand and support agriculture. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
AFBF Accepting Farm Dog of the Year Nominations
(NAFB) — Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2020 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Contest. This is the second year of the contest, which celebrates farm dogs who work alongside their people on the farm to feed America. The grand prize winner – Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year – will win a year’s worth …
Everett Griner Bids Farewell to Farm Broadcasting
Imagine being so passionate about your work that you never want to retire. That’s how Everett Griner feels about broadcasting. But at age 92, he has decided to turn off his microphone and hang it up for good. BACK TO THE BEGINNINGS Griner has been all around the world, thanks to his military experience. In the 1940s, instead of going …
FSA Still Accepting Nominations for County Committee Members
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting nominations for county committee members. Producers who participate or cooperate in an FSA program may be nominated for candidacy for the county committee. Individuals may nominate themselves or others as a candidate. Committees make decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. Producers interested should visit their local FSA …