From Florida Farm Bureau: Gainesville, Fla. – Three finalists will compete for the 2015 Florida Farm Bureau (FFBF) Young Farmers and Ranchers’ Excellence in Agriculture Award this October. Lindsey Bowen of Hendry/Glades County, Christian Spinosa of Polk County and Kevin Wright of Suwannee County will compete for the top statewide honor on Oct. 28 at Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Rancher Uses NRCS Programs to Conserve Natural Resources
Florida farmers and ranchers are being reminded they can apply until December 18, 2015, for financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs for fiscal year 2016 funding. This includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, something one rancher says his operation has benefited from through various projects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …
Senate Leaves Provision Out of Livestock Price Reporting
While the U.S. Senate did reauthorize Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting this week, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall says they left a critical provision out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
New NRCS State Conservationist for Alabama
It was announced this week that Ben Malone will begin serving as state conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama on October 5. And Malone said he looks forward to working with the great folks in the state of Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …
Beef Checkoff Putting the Facts Out
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Steve Blackburn from Waynesboro, Georgia is pleased with what the checkoff has done over the years. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers …
Florida Ranch Rodeo is this Weekend
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association invites everyone to the 2015 Ranch Rodeo State Finals and Cowboy Heritage Festival this weekend in Kissimmee. Josh McGill has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …
Monday is Deadline to Enter Southeastern Hay Contest
Producers are being reminded that Monday, September 28 is the deadline to enter the 2015 Southeastern Hay Contest. The Contest has been spotlighting high quality hay and baleage production in the Southeast since 2004. It runs in conjunction with the Sunbelt Ag Expo and winners are Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …
Senate Reauthorizes Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting
Today, the U.S. Senate reauthorized Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting, which is set to expire on September 30, 2015. Here are releases from both the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and National Pork Producers Council concerning today’s action and what is next: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the deadline to enroll for the dairy Margin Protection Program for coverage in 2016 has been extended until Nov. 20, 2015. The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides financial assistance to participating farmers when the margin – the difference …
Alabama NRCS Signup Continues for CSP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds producers that the signup batching date for CSP, or the Conservation Stewardship Program is coming up October 16th. Acting State Conservationist in Alabama, Kurt Simon explains . Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …