From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Agriculture Week in Georgia is officially kicked off thanks to a successful Ag Day celebration held Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Hosted by Governor Nathan Deal and Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black, the event drew visitors from across Georgia, including members of the General Assembly, 4-H and FFA students and representatives of various agricultural …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Seed Company News; Georgia PEDv Update
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an update on the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus in Georgia and news about a seed company supporting a University of Florida project. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding …
USDA Announces Funding Available for Specialty Crop and Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Programs
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, March 10, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of more than $66.5 million in funding for research and Extension activities to address the needs of America’s specialty crop industry and solve critical organic agricultural production issues. The grants will be funded through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative and the …
Florida Producers Invited to Learn More about Farm Bill Programs
USDA’S Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida invites producers to Gainesville this coming Thursday morning, March 12, to learn more about Farm Bill programs and conservation compliance requirements. Download Audio For more information click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …
Alabama NRCS Reminder on CSP Sign-up Deadline
Producers are being reminded that the deadline for general sign-up for Conservation Stewardship Program applications is this coming Friday, March 13, so you are being urged to contact your local NRCS office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida …
Florida House Likely to Pursue Limited Land Buying
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 6, 2015………. A House committee that crafted a newly approved water-policy plan is now looking at how a voter-approved increase in conservation dollars should be used for land management. Just don’t anticipate a splurge on land buying, such as spending about $350 million on a proposal to …
Water Policy Flows Easily from Florida House
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 5, 2015………. A plan that would make changes to the management of the state’s natural springs and address drinking-water issues across Central Florida and the flow of pollution in and out of Lake Okeechobee was approved Thursday by the House on the third day of the legislative …
Commissioner Adam H. Putnam’s Statement on the House of Representative’s Passage of Comprehensive Water Policy Bill
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today released the following statement in regards to the House of Representative’s passage of a comprehensive water policy bill, House Bill 7003. “Florida’s most unifying feature is our water, and the House of Representatives has shown great leadership in passing a bill that will …
Florida NRCS State Technical Advisory Meeting to Discuss New Farm Bill
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist in Florida, Russell Morgan, invites producers to attend the State Technical Advisory Committee public meeting next Thursday, March 12 in Gainesville. He says discussions will include an overview of 2014 Farm Bill programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …
Alabama NRCS Reminder that CSP Signup Deadline is March 13
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist in Alabama, Dr. William Puckett, reminds farmers, ranchers, and private forest managers the extended general sign-up deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program applications will end next Friday, March 13. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …