Three UF-IFAS Extension Agents Earn National Recognition

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Industry News Release

From the University if Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Three veteran University of Florida Extension agents have earned national recognition for outstanding leadership, diversity and international service. Epsilon Sigma Phi, a national honorary fraternity that encourages professional development for the nation’s Extension agents, recognized Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadlines

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Industry News Release

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: GRAPEVINE, Texas, Oct. 29, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, speaking at the National Milk Producers Federation annual meeting, today announced extended deadlines for the dairy Margin Protection Program. Farmers now have until Dec. 5, 2014, to enroll in the voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill. The program provides financial assistance to …

USDA Designates Early County in Georgia as a Primary Natural Disaster Area With Assistance to Producers in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Weather

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2014 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Early County in Georgia as a primary natural disaster area 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

New Nematicide is a ‘Step Change’ Away From Restricted-Use Soil Fumigants

Dan Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Article by: Pablo A. Navia Gine Innovation Technical Leader ADAMA Nematodes are the most prolific parasite on the planet. With more than 10,000 classified species worldwide, they can be found virtually everywhere — in soil, water, and inside plants and animals. Described as the “unseen enemy”, nematodes account for an estimated 14 percent of all worldwide plant losses, which translates …

USDA Announces New Partnership with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to Support Ongoing Gulf Restoration

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Florida, General, Industry News Release, USDA-NRCS, Water

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new partnership between USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) that will provide additional support for restoration of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem in response to impacts that occurred as a result of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill. Here are comments from Secretary …

Chambliss, Ag Committee Senators Request Immediate Withdrawal of New Clean Water Act Regulations for Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

From the office of U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss: WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) yesterday joined fellow Republican members of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee in writing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to request immediate withdrawal of the agriculture Interpretive Rule to Waters of the United …

2014 National FFA Convention is Next Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

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

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Fruits, General, Industry News Release, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Industry News Release, Livestock

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

Randall Weiseman Fruits, Georgia, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

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 …