From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2016 — The U.S. Forest Service today released a new report, Effects of Drought on Forests and Rangelands in the United States: A Comprehensive Science Synthesis, that provides a national assessment of peer-reviewed scientific research on the impacts of drought on U.S. forests and rangelands. This report will help the Forest …
Statement from Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black on Iowa Caucus Results
From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: When it comes to election results in this race or any other for that matter, it is not so much about the “who”, but the “what.” I hope going forward the candidates will dare to articulate a consistent message about rural America. We need specifics, not sound bites, about where the candidates stand on …
Florida Ag Hall of Fame is Next Week
The University of Florida/IFAS wants to congratulate this year’s inductees into the Florida Ag Hall of Fame. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, says there are four deserving folks that will be inducted on February 9 in Tampa. Download Audio
Results of Florida Peach Marketing Order Referendum Announced
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Results of Florida Peach Marketing Order Referendum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today that an industry-requested referendum of producers of peaches south and east of the Suwannee River to participate in a proposed Florida peach marketing order did
Statement by Commissioner Adam H. Putnam on Damage to South Florida Agriculture Due to Recent Flooding
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As historic amounts of rainfall and flooding continue to impact South Florida’s multi-billion dollar agriculture industry and the tens of thousands of jobs it supports, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement:
Producers Continue to Support the Checkoff
From the Cattlemen’s Beef Board: Three out of four producers (76 percent) continue to approve of the Beef Checkoff Program and the more they know about the program, the more supportive they are. Results of the January 2016 producer attitude study show support at the same level as a year ago, despite much more pessimism about what lies ahead for …
Secretary Appoints New, Diverse Leadership to The Cotton Board
From The Cotton Board: (MEMPHIS, TN) – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of eight members, eight alternates, and three advisors to serve on The Cotton Board. The cotton producers and importers appointed by the Secretary are charged with working together to oversee the Cotton Research & Promotion Program.
Southeast AgNet This Week
Southeast AgNet This Week: Cattleman Inducted into Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an interview with AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper and Hall of Fame inductee Billy Kempfer, as well as information about the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Ninth Annual Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop. Click here to view this weeks issue. Want more? Click here …
USDA Seeks Proposals for Market-Based Wetland Protection Systems
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the establishment of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetland Mitigation Banking Program, made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. Through the program, NRCS will provide $9 million to help states, local governments or other qualified partners develop wetland mitigation banks that restore, …
Two Important Beef Checkoff Reports Released
From the Cattlemen’s Beef Board: (SAN DIEGO – Jan. 27, 2016) – The 2015 Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) Annual Report and 2015 Beef Checkoff Evaluation Report were released today from the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention in San Diego. The CBB Annual Report now is available at http://2015annualreport.beefboard.org/, and the 2015 Evaluation of Beef Checkoff Programs from the checkoff’s Joint Evaluation …