USDA is looking for nominations to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. Any beef producer in the U.S. who owns cattle, or an importer who imports cattle or beef is eligible. All eligible producers or importers are encouraged to seek nomination by June 5th. Vacancies are available in many states, including the Southeast Unit covering the states of Alabama, Georgia, …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review May 8
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, USDA Farmers Market opens, singing the praises of unsung heroes, and celebrating Cinco de Mayo. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.dm.gov www.usda.ams.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Avian Influenza Is Not a Food Safety Risk
During the past couple of weeks, we’ve heard very little concerning avian influenza, or bird flu, as some commonly call it. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has had good success in containing the lateral spread of the disease as bio-security efforts by poultry producers have played a big role in that. And while there are consumers wondering how all of …
FFA Opportunity
Everett Griner talks about precision agriculture, FFA’s future in today’s Agri View. 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 Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …
Apalachicola Water War Sparks Search for Answers
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By MARGIE MENZEL THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 8, 2015……….A symposium on the Apalachicola Bay and Apalachicola River ended Friday with scientists delving into some of the same issues that a special master appointed by the U.S. Supreme Court is now considering — how to Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 8, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about new dollars coming to Alabama, Florida and Georgia through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, how to get rid of old paint, oil and other chemicals, and an interesting story about tomato varieties. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending May 8th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: 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 …
Strong Soil
What type of soil we build on and its properties goes a long way in determining how strong and safe our structure will be. Today Cathy Isom checks out the role soil plays when it comes to building houses or major structures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Georgia Peanut Commission Increases Funding for Research Projects in 2015
From the Georgia Peanut Commission: TIFTON, Ga. (May 8, 2015) TIFTON, Ga.-The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors has approved $357,570 in research project funding for the 2015-16 research budget year. This action was taken during the commission’s March and April board meetings. The research projects Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Don’t Increase Peanut Acreage Too Much
When the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its planting intentions report at the end of March, it noted there would be a 9 percent increase in overall peanut acres this year with Georgia indicating a 20 percent increase. But as Tyron Spearman reports, some are asking farmers not to increase their acreage too much. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …