By Brad Buck, bradbuck@ufl.edu Source: John Arthington, jarth@ufl.edu Cattlemen, Extension agents and other stakeholders soon can attend educational events at a new University of Florida facility dedicated to teaching how to manage the state’s grazing lands. Officials dedicated and opened the Grazinglands Education Building Nov. 20 at UF’s Range Cattle Research and Education Center in Ona. At the same time, …
Promoting Soil Health
A big push has been underway for some time now concerning soil health. Tom Christensen, associate chief for operations with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, says it’s really a major effort. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders Selected
From the Florida farm Bureau Federation: Gainesville, Fla.—Florida Farm Bureau has announced the selection of outstanding young agriculturists, ages 18-35, for the 2014-2016 Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Group. The Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Group trains in a two-year program that empowers young farmers to be Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …
Florida’s Jesse Wilson Named NRCS Engineer of the Year
From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida: Gainesville, Fla., Nov. 20, 2014 – When Jesse Wilson learned this month he was named Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Engineer of the Year he was very surprised. His staff wasn’t. As any one of his employees will tell you, he is well deserving of the honor. “You aren’t going to find …
Florida EQIP Signup Deadline is Friday
Here is a reminder for Florida farmers and ranchers that this Friday, November 21 is the final date to signup for 2015 dollars through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Download Audio More information is available on the Florida NRCS website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …
Ag Groups Urge Congress to Act on Tax Extenders
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Nov. 18, 2014) – Today, a number of agricultural groups including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council, sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …
NFWF Announces $34.3 Million for Gulf Restoration Projects in Florida
From the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Governor Rick Scott and The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced the funding of $34.3 million for nine Florida projects that address high priority conservation needs. The projects, developed in consultation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and federal resource …
Talking Soil Health at Alabama Association of Conservation Districts Meeting
The 72nd Annual Meeting of the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts has been taking place in Orange Beach, Alabama. Around 200 folks from across the state are on hand to learn more about programs for the upcoming year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review November 14
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…Release the hounds! Dogs protecting the environment. High tech help for USDA employees, and honoring Native Americans. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …
Florida DEP Executes 10 Land and Water Conservation Fund Contracts
From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection: TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has executed 10 Land and Water Conservation Fund contracts in nine counties. The projects were approved by the United States Department of the Interior through the National Park Service and total more than $1.8 million. The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a federal competitive …