From the University of Florida/IFAS By: Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Agriculture and natural resources interests are invited to come home to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and see some informative exhibits during Agriculture and Gardening Day Oct. 15, outside The Swamp. “Come home” because it’s homecoming weekend at UF, and the Gators are playing …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: National Farm to School Month
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the National Farm to School Month and what Florida is doing to better connect our farmers and schools. Download Audio To learn more about National Farm to School Month, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 07, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, for many along the East coast it has been all eyes on Hurricane Matthew and a lot of our coverage the past few days has centered around it. But we also have information about a big annual Livestock Summit that has been taking place over in Europe this week. …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending October 7th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
Obama Promises ‘Cooperation’ in Hurricane Response
From The News Service of Florida: President Barack Obama promised “strong cooperation” between federal, state and local governments in response to Hurricane Matthew as it churned off northeastern Florida on Friday. “FEMA has worked diligently to pre-position resources, assets, water, food, commodities,” Obama said in comments from the Oval Office on Friday. “And as the hurricane moves north, Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Ag Producers Suffering Storm Damage Encouraged to Contact FSA
Many folks along the East Coast have been or are currently being impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini is encouraging farmers and ranchers who suffer damage to their operations to contact their local FSA office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
Agriculture Being Showcased in Georgia Grown Building
The annual Georgia National Fair is underway in Perry, and Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black invites everyone to come and see what all agriculture has to offer in the Georgia Grown building. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Five Livestock Sheltering Facilities Open in Alabama
From the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: Montgomery, AL – With Hurricane Matthew approaching Florida’s east coast, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been in contact with Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA), Alabama Horse Council and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services to confirm temporary sheltering facilities for evacuated livestock …
Obama Signs Pre-Storm Emergency Order for Florida
From The News Service of Florida: President Barack Obama signed an order Thursday to coordinate supplies and equipment for Florida in advance of Hurricane Matthew. Gov. Rick Scott, who requested the pre-storm relief, including water, food and tarps, said after the order was signed that Florida will need more federal aid. “I am asking the President for additional generators and …
EQIP Signup Deadline in Florida is October 21
Landowners across Florida are being reminded the signup deadline for 2017 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is October 21st. Al Oliver, district conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Lake City, Florida says there are various programs through EQIP. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …