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Conduct Business Online with NRCS Conservation Client Gateway
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) encourages farmers and landowners across the Southeast, who have yet to try their new secure online portal, Conservation Client Gateway, to do so. James Tillman, NRCS southeast regional conservationist, says this is a way to take care of business through NRCS without having to drive in to a local office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
Commissioner Putnam Names Cheryl Flood as Florida State Fair Executive Director
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that he has appointed Cheryl Flood as the Executive Director of the Florida State Fair. Flood has served as Interim Director over the past six months and has contributed to the Florida State Fair since 2011. “Cheryl’s passion for the Florida …
Georgia Beef Board Invites Producers to Last Region Roundup
The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Region Roundups are about to wrap up for this year, events where you can also learn more about your beef checkoff. And in our weekly Beef Board report, Kaytlyn Malia with the Georgia Beef Board says the last one is coming up next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Social Media Event Helps Promote Florida Beef
Last week we learned about a group of Food Bloggers taking part in an event hosted by the Florida Beef Checkoff to help them learn more about the industry. And in this week’s beef checkoff report, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council says this event also helped the beef industry become even more involved in social media. Download Audio …
Alabama Best Steak Contest Continues to Grow
We told you a couple of weeks ago that Alabama’s Best Steak Contest had moved into the Fiery Four phase. And in our weekly beef checkoff report, brought to you by your beef checkoff in Alabama, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says there is a lot of information from this contest they are looking forward to seeing. Download …
Black Discusses Dry Conditions and Army Worms in Georgia
Rains across Georgia have not been as general as some would hope, and certain areas are much drier than others. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black is very aware of this and has experienced that, along with army worms, in his area of the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
USDA Designates 3 More Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Greene, Haralson and Morgan counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Georgia also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those …
USDA Designates Talladega County in Alabama as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Talladega County in Alabama as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, St. Clair and Shelby counties in Alabama also qualify for natural disaster assistance …
Florida Local Food Summit to be held September 8-10 in Orlando
From the Florida Local Food Summit: (GAINESVILLE, Fla.) – Florida Organic Growers, East End Market and Local Roots Distribution have partnered to host the second annual Florida Local Food Summit slated for Thursday, September 8 through Saturday, September 10 at East End Market, 3201 Corrine Drive in Orlando and various other locations. The summit will be an opportunity for our …