From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, July 31, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a report that, for the first time, provides uniform scientific methods for quantifying the changes in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and carbon storage from various land management and conservation activities. The report, titled Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Agriculture and Forestry: …
Florida Achievement in Agriculture Finalists Announced
From the Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Gainesville, Fla.—Three finalists have been selected for Florida Farm Bureau’s 2014 Achievement in Agriculture Award and will compete in October for the top statewide honor. This year’s finalists are Trevor Bass (Alachua County), Doug and DeAnne Carter (Suwannee County) and Corey Lambert (Hardee County). The Achievement in Agriculture award recognizes members of Sponsored ContentCIR …
UF/IFAS Extension Youth Development Program Lead Initiative for State Day of Service
From the University of Florida IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida 4-H members are inviting their fellow 4-H members across the state to join them in a 4-H Day of Service. This project is a call to action for 4-H members to engage in service projects that tie into the elements of the 4-H pledge – Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. …
Florida Innovative Farmer Awardees Announced
From the Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference: Gainesville, Fla. – The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and Florida A&M University’s Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Focus Team are pleased to announce the three winners of the Innovative Farmer Award for this year’s conference. The Innovative Farmer Award recognizes farmers and ranchers who are innovative …
Hoping to Involve More Landowners in Longleaf Pine Restoration
During last week’s event recognizing the 5th anniversary of the Longleaf Restoration Initiative, some were asking what it would take to get more landowners across the Southeast involved in planting longleaf pines. Download Audio To learn more about the NRCS Longleaf Pine Initiative click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …
Three Southeast Farmers Included in “Champions of Change” for Agriculture Honor
White House and USDA to Honor “Champions of Change” for Agriculture: On Tuesday, July 29th, 2014 at 10:00 AM ET, the White House and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will honor 15 local “Champions of Change,” leaders from across the country who are doing extraordinary things to build the bench for the next generation of farming and ranching. These champions …
Florida Celebrating Longleaf Restoration Initiative Anniversary
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants landowners to know that this week marks the fifth anniversary of America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025
Chicken Consumption Up 17 Percent in the US
From the National Chicken Council: Greensboro, Ga. – July 21, 2014 – More chickens are crossing the road and on to consumers’ plates, according to new research presented today at the National Chicken Council’s Chicken Marketing Seminar in Greensboro, Georgia. Overall, the average number of meals or snacks that contained chicken eaten by survey respondents in the two weeks prior …
Disaster Assistance for 2012 Frost or Freeze Fruit Crop Losses Announced
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Enrollment Begins Tomorrow, July 22. WASHINGTON, July 21, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) assistance for losses to bush or tree fruit crops due to frost or freeze during the 2012 crop year. The program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides supplemental NAP …
Calling All Kid Chefs: 2014 Student Chef Cook-Off Kicks Off
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – Are you a student going into 4th through 12th grade? Do you like to cook? Then this is the contest for you! The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is searching for student chef ambassadors to promote “Fresh From Florida” recipes and products. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …