Panhandle-Area Extension Agents Work to Help Growers Affected by Torrential Rains

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Weather

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 ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …

Greening Affects Roots Before Leaves

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Industry News Release

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 ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …

Alabama Farmers Can Signup for Gulf of Mexico Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

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 ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle …

PCI Urges Alabama and Florida Residents with Flood Damage to Register with FEMA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Weather

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

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS, Weather

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 ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …

NRCS Farm Bill Education Meeting in Tavares, Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

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, …

Alabama NRCS Focusing on Water with National Water Quality Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Water quality remains a top priority for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, as Alabama Resource Conservationist John Curtis gives details on the National Water Quality Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …

Commissioner Putnam, Sen. Garcia and Sen. Montford Launch “Living Healthy in Florida”

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Tallahassee, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam was joined today by Sen. Rene Garcia, Sen. Bill Montford and others to launch the new campaign “Living Healthy in Florida.” Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …

AgNet This Week: Earth Day; Slow Start for Crops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables, Weather

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features a report on Earth Day and details on the slow start for crops this year. To learn more about these topics and much more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …

The Importance of Earth Day to Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Today’s celebration of Earth Day is obviously important to all of us, but according to Janet Grabowski with the Florida NRCS, it has particular meaning to our farmers and ranchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …