In a recent national media teleconference, the Environmental Working Group entered the Farm Bill debate specifically attacking the specialty crop insurance program, as Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
AL Upper Scarham Creek Watershed Receives Funding
Jerry Wisener, NRCS District Conservationist in DeKalb County, Alabama, said the batching date for the National Water Quality Initiative is coming up June 18 and there are dollars available for landowners in the Upper Scarham Creek watershed in their county. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Florida Ranchers are Good Environmental Stewards
A key land purchase was recently made in Florida to help panthers expand into new areas north of the Caloosahatchee River as a private rancher will continue beef cattle ranching on the property. Florida Cattlemen Association’s Jim Handley knows ranchers in the state are good environmental stewards and how NRCS will manage the Wetlands Reserve Program conservation easement on 718 …
USDA Providing Healthy Meals for Kids This Summer
USDA will be providing healthy meals for kids this summer, as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said their Summer Food Service Program is just one way they are helping American’s everywhere with healthy affordable meals on the table. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
USDA Celebrating 1st Birthday of MyPlate
June marks the first birthday of MyPlate, the federal government’s primary food group symbol designed to prompt consumers to think about building a healthy plate at meal time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
SURE Deadline for 2010 Crops Losses is Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson reminds producers that today, Friday, June 1, is the deadline to apply for assistance for 2010 crop losses under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Program. FSA will not act on applications submitted after the deadline. The program provides Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Citrus Extension Agent Planning Grower Trip to Brazil
Multi-county Florida citrus Extension agent Steve Futch has led several grower tours of the Brazilian citrus industry and is planning another in late August. He offers the details and tells what he and growers get out of the trips. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board …
How Many Bushels of Corn?
Everett Griner tells us of a goal corn producers are trying to achieve, on a regular basis. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
State of Georgia to Streamline Services for Agricultural Exports
ATLANTA, May 31, 2012 – Farmers in Georgia will benefit from streamlined export assistance thanks to an agreement signed today by Chris Cummiskey, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), and Gary Black, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA). Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
USDA Secretary Vilsack on Newest U.S. Farm Exports Forecast
WASHINGTON, May 31, 2012 –Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement regarding USDA’s third-quarter forecast released today showing U.S. farm exports reaching the second-highest level on record at $134.5 billion in fiscal year 2012: Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …