From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016/National FFA Organization) – Agriculture plays a key role in our daily lives and in a variety of ways. Next week, more than half a million FFA members will celebrate the role agriculture plays in our lives while sharing their message of agriculture and agricultural education throughout the country. During National …
3rd Annual Strawberry Picking Challenge Raises $77,000 for Redlands Christian Migrant Association
(PLANT CITY, FL)– The 3rd Annual Bright House Networks Strawberry Picking Challenge, hosted by Wish Farms raised $77,000 for Redlands Christian Migrant Association. The fundraising event, held on Saturday, February 6, featured 18 corporate-sponsored teams who competed in relays to earn the title of “Best Harvest Crew.” Some of the crews represented included United Way Suncoast, Monte Package Company, ATP …
Expanding Exports a Top Issue for Corn Growers
From the National Corn Growers Association: The importance of trade to corn growers was emphasized by National Corn Growers Association President Chip Bowling in remarks made at the U.S. Grains Council’s 13th International Marketing Conference and 56th Annual Membership Meeting, taking place this week in Florida. “We have set an ambitious goal of building demand in the years ahead, and …
FARM and BQA Extend Collaborative Commitment on Animal Care Issues
In order to strengthen the ongoing partnership between the dairy and beef segments of the cattle industry on animal-care issues, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the national beef checkoff’s Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has announced they will jointly be offering more training opportunities for farmers and ranchers in 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Reducing Wildfire Threats in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants landowners to know that NRCS and the U.S. Forest Service has announced a federal investment for restoration of forests near growing communities to reduce wildfire threats, protect water supplies, improve wildlife habitat and support rural economies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
USDA Seeking Proposals for Wetland Protection Systems
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, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
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, 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 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, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
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 …