A release from the Georgia Peanut Commission: TIFTON, Ga. (May 2, 2014) Peanut Proud and the Georgia Peanut Commission loaded 20 pallets (28,800 jars) of peanut butter today to send to families affected by the recent tornado disasters in Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama. Donations were made by Kroger, American Blanching, as well as Peanut Proud. An additional truckload is scheduled …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the updated 2012 Census of Agriculture data: “The Census results reiterate the continued need for policies that help grow the rural economy from the middle out. The data illustrate the power of USDA efforts to grow the economy and strengthen infrastructure in rural America, create new market …
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture on Release of the Ag Census
Montgomery, AL – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the highly-anticipated final results of the 2012 Census of Agriculture. This data provides national, state and county data that are only collected and reported every five years as part of the Census of Agriculture. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan stated, “The release …
Alabama NRCS Working to Assist Those Affected by Severe Weather
The recent severe weather brought two different types of havoc to the state of Alabama, and Dr. Bill Puckett, Alabama state conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, explains how they are working to assist with both disasters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Panhandle-Area Extension Agents Work to Help Growers Affected by Torrential Rains
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida IFAS Extension officials in the state’s Panhandle were working quickly Friday to help agricultural producers harmed by torrential rains earlier in the week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Greening Affects Roots Before Leaves
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Although citrus greening enters trees through their leaves, University of Florida researchers have discovered that the deadly disease attacks roots long before the leaves show signs of damage – a finding that may help growers better care for trees while scientists work to find a cure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …
Alabama Farmers Can Signup for Gulf of Mexico Initiative
Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis says more areas in the state are now eligible for USDA’s Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
PCI Urges Alabama and Florida Residents with Flood Damage to Register with FEMA
TALLAHASSEE– With heavy rains and widespread flooding forcing evacuation across Alabama and Florida Panhandle the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) encourages residents to heed the warnings issued by local officials. “PCI reminds citizens that insurers are on hand to answer questions and help families and businesses quickly resolve problems, file claims and begin the process of recovering from …
Florida NRCS Will be Looking to Assist Rain-Ravaged Areas
Jeff Norville, Area Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service for Florida’s Panhandle, says that they will be assessing how they can assist with the effects of the torrential rains that have wreaked havoc on that area. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
NRCS Farm Bill Education Meeting in Tavares, Florida
WHAT: Learn about how new Farm Bill may affect conservation and cost share programs. WHERE: UF/IFAS Extension Lake County, 195 Woodlea Rd., Tavares, Fl., 32778. WHEN: April 30, 9-11 a.m. WHO: For agricultural producers and interested public. Hosted by University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service CONTACT: Suzy Daubert, …