In recent years, computer technology has begun to help agricultural producers solve dilemmas as old as farming itself. And next week, agricultural systems modeling experts with the Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Program, otherwise known as AgMIP, will be on the University of Florida campus to discuss their latest findings. UF’s Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. …
University of Florida/IFAS Beef Cattle Specialist Receives National Extension Award
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences beef cattle specialist has received the Southern Section Extension Award given by the American Society of Animal Science. Matt Hersom, an associate professor in animal sciences and an Extension beef cattle faculty member won the award Feb. 2 in Atlanta, Georgia. The …
Georgia Couple Named National Outstanding Young Farmers
From the National Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Program: The oldest farmer recognition program in the United States has announced the four National Outstanding Young Farmers for 2015 at the 59th annual National Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Congress. Those receiving the honor for 2015 are Chad and Ravelle Garone of California, Randal and Kristi Melvin of North Dakota, Ryan and Misty …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Program Deadlines; WOTUS Not Over
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details on upcoming deadlines for farmers and an update on the Waters of the U.S. rule. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue.
Requests Pour Into Florida House for Water Projects
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 17, 2015………. Water-related projects totaling nearly $1.2 billion have been proposed as state lawmakers decide how to carve up a pot of money that
2014 Georgia Quality Cotton Award Winners
From the Georgia Cotton Commission: The 2014 Georgia Quality Cotton Awards were presented at the Georgia Cotton Commission’s 8th Annual Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop on January 28, 2015 in Tifton, GA. The awards are given in each of these three cotton acreage categories:
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review February 13
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, helping birds, not enough snow and Black History Month.
Alabama NRCS Accepting CSP Applications until February 27
John Curtis, resource conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, encourages landowners interested in applying for funding through the Conservation Stewardship Program to stop by their local offices to see how CSP can benefit their operation. Download Audio
House Votes to Permanently Extend Favorable Tax Treatment of Farmers’ Capital Purchases
From the National Milk Producers Federation: ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation thanked the House of Representatives for passing legislation today, by a vote of 272-142, to permanently extend the ability of family farmers and small businesses to write off capital purchases immediately, instead of over time. The bill now faces an uncertain future in the Senate, and …
Florida Producers Reminded CSP Applications Are Due February 27
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has this reminder that February 27 is the deadline for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to apply for funds through the Conservation Stewardship Program to be considered for this year’s funding. Download Audio