Florida landowners, managers and others interested in quail habitat, management and predator control are being reminded of the Quail Management Workshop coming up Thursday, March 31st at the Gum Creek Lodge in Baker, Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Ag Producer, Agribusiness Confidence Reach New Lows
While the spring time of the year is usually when ag producers are optimistic about another crop, a new survey indicates that’s not the case this year. Low commodity prices, ongoing high input costs and low income projections have producers feeling more pessimistic about their industry than ever before. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
NRCS Involved in Conserve Alabama Efforts
Alabama State Conservationist Ben Malone explains how USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama is involved with the new effort in the state known as Conserve Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Florida NRCS Holding State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
Florida’s State Conservationist, Russell Morgan, reminds those interested that USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will conduct a State Technical Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday, March 30 in Gainesville. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Florida Cabinet Eyes Protecting Pasco Ranch Land
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet on Tuesday will consider spending $3 million as part of a plan to help conserve 617 acres of ranch land in Pasco County. The state and Pasco County would split the overall $6 million cost of buying what is known as a “conservation easement” on the Phillips-Mathis …
Florida Says Black Bears Showing ‘Robust’ Growth
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 24, 2016………. Florida has a “robust” and growing bear population, according to the latest state estimate. But a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission official said Thursday it remains premature to speculate about whether a bear hunt will be held this year. The latest Florida black bear …
Conserve Alabama Is Underway
A good crowd was on hand for the launch of Conserve Alabama, a new effort to work with communities in conserving Alabama’s natural resources. It took place Wednesday at the Union Station Train Shed in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
NCGA Commends Senators Calling For Increased 2017 RVO Levels
From the National Corn Growers Association: WASHINGTON (March 24, 2016) — On Wednesday, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) along with 17 other senators sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging them to follow the congressional intent of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by increasing blending targets under the RFS for 2017. The biofuels community commended …
Florida Cabinet Considers 8,000-Acre Deal in Dixie County
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet are expected Tuesday to consider spending $4.21 million to help conserve more than 8,000 acres of land in Dixie County. Under the proposal, the state would buy what is known as a “conservation easement” from Lyme Cross City Forest Company LLC on 8,138 acres. A recommendation from …
NPPC Wants USDA to Defend Pork Industry
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) met with USDA officials Wednesday and demanded that USDA stand up for the agriculture industry. NPPC says USDA should defend the sale of trademarked assets being questioned in court. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …