Late last month, USDA announced the establishment of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetland Mitigation Banking Program, made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how this program works. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Research Showing Significant Improvement in Efficiency of Ethanol Production and Other Trends
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released a statement on two recent research reports supported by USDA focused on ethanol and other renewable fuels, one published by USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist and another published by the University of Missouri: “These research reports demonstrate, once again, that America’s renewable …
Florida Dairy Farmers Launches New Website
A brand new website, floridamilk.com, from the Florida Dairy Farmers has been launched to help tell the stories of Florida’s dairy farming families and the work they do. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Florida Veteran and Small Farmer Workshop is Tuesday
Here is a reminder that a free workshop about agricultural programs and services available to veterans, small and beginning farmers, will be held February 16, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Jefferson County Country Club in Monticello. Steve Tullar, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service District Conservation in Monticello, Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
Commissioner Putnam Announces Successful Oriental Fruit Fly Eradication in Miami-Dade County
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have successfully eradicated the Oriental Fruit Fly in Miami-Dade County. The Oriental Fruit Fly is one of the most devastating threats to agriculture, as it attacks …
Florida Farm Credit Invites Producers to Workshop
A workshop, presented by Farm Credit of Northwest Florida, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Jefferson County Farm Bureau & Red Hills Small Farm Alliance, will be held in Monticello on Tuesday, February 16. Lesia Andrews, marketing manager with Farm Credit of Northwest Florida, says it a workshop that’s been designated for Veterans and Small and New Farmers. Download …
Youth Day at the Capitol Recognizes Young Georgia Equestrians
From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: The Georgia Commodity Commission for Equine held their annual Youth Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, where 110 equestrian youths from around the state of Georgia were honored for their achievements. The event recognized youths, ages 6 to 19, who won first place in a state horse show, or a Sponsored …
Georgia Peanut Commission Holds Research Report Day
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) held its annual Research Report Day on Wednesday in Tifton. Research Committee chairman, Donald Chase, says information was provided on the peanut research projects funded by GPC in 2015. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
UGA Summit on Women in Agriculture Pulls Attendees from Throughout Southeast
From the University of Georgia/CAES: Athens, Ga. – More than 150 agricultural leaders from across 13 Southern states and Washington, D.C., converged on the University of Georgia’s campus in Athens on Feb. 8 to discuss leadership roles for women in agriculture. “The delegates at this summit represent the future of agriculture,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead in his welcoming …
National Cotton Council Names 2016 Directors
From the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council directors for 2016 were announced at the NCC’s annual meeting held in Dallas, Texas, on February 5-7. Elected to the NCC Board during segment caucuses were: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024