More than 60,000 FFA members from across the U.S. are expected to attend the 2014 National FFA Convention & Expo October 29th through November 1st. This is the second year of its three-year run in Louisville, Kentucky before it returns to Indianapolis for three years. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …
Commissioner McMillan Declares Friday, October 24th Food Day in Alabama
From the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries: Montgomery, AL – Tomorrow, Friday, October 24, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan will join state leaders and organizers across the state in an effort to support Food Day, a national celebration focusing on the importance of a healthy diet and improving food policy. This year is the first year Food …
Two New Limpograss Cultivars Released for Select Florida Cattlemen
The University of Florida, in partnership with Florida Foundation Seed Producers Inc., has released two new limpograss cultivars so ranchers can increase the forage variety they feed their cattle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Georgia Leads the Nation in Blueberry Production
It’s official…with the tally from the 2014 growing season complete, Georgia now leads the nation in blueberry production. From the University of Georgia: University of Georgia blueberry breeder Scott NeSmith, who is often credited with helping to create the beginnings of this blueberry tsunami, was surprised to hear Georgia’s production topped the Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …
Florida’s Award-Winning State Parks and Trails Continue Record-Breaking Success
From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection: TALLAHASSEE – Today, Governor Scott announced that more than 27.1 million people visited Florida’s state parks and trails between July 1, 2013, and June 30, 2014, generating nearly $2.1 billion in direct economic impact. In the year following the state parks system winning a third National Gold Medal in Excellence, record-breaking numbers of …
USDA Designates 2 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas With Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2014 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Miller and Seminole counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by a recent drought. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
EQIP Signup Deadline is November 21 in Florida
November 21 is the final date Florida farmers and ranchers will be able to signup for 2015 dollars through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. And one rancher and citrus grower knows how important many of these programs can be to operations across the state. Download Audio To learn more go to the Florida NRCS website. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …
Importance of Longleaf Pine Restoration Efforts
Alabama landowners are being reminded about the Longleaf Pine Initiative through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Associate Chief for Conservation, Leonard Jordan, explains why restoration efforts are so important. Download Audio More information about the Longleaf Pine Initiative is available on the Alabama NRCS website. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …
Georgia Launches Hunters Helping Farmers Program
Georgia farmers who are fed up with crop damage due to feral hogs now have some help. The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources recently announced a new program to try and help solve this growing problem. For those interested you can call 1-844-464-5455. But I talked with Commissioner Gary Black on how this is …
EPA Launches a Voluntary Star-Rating Program to Reduce Pesticide Drift
From the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON-The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a new voluntary Drift Reduction Technology (DRT) program to encourage the use of verified, safer pesticide spray products to reduce exposure and pesticide movement while saving farmers money in pesticide loss. “Every year state and local agencies receive thousands of complaints about the impacts of pesticide drift on …