Florida Producers Reminded of Disaster Assistance from Hurricane Matthew

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Weather

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Florida wants to remind farmers and livestock producers about the various federal farm programs that may be available to help those who experienced heavy rains, flooding and other qualifying natural disaster events related to Hurricane Matthew. Florida FSA Executive Director Rick Dantzler says their state emergency board is meeting Thursday morning. Download Audio Sponsored …

Fruit Jack O Lanterns

Dan Fruits, General

Cathy Isom has ideas about some great fruits you can use to make Halloween Jack O’ Lanterns. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

Wetland Reserve Easement Sign-up Underway in Florida

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Client Features, Environment, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Agricultural landowners and Indian tribes in Florida are being reminded applications are being accepted for a Wetland Reserve Easement. This sign-up period will run until November 15, 2016 for fiscal year 2017 funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Commissioner Putnam Announces Florida Farm to School Grant Recipients

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced the six Florida school districts awarded Farm to School grants to increase the amount of locally grown products served to children. As part of the Farm to School initiative, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recognizes school …

Plenty of Pumpkin

Dan General, Vegetables

Cathy Isom tells us why we shouldn’t have a problem picking out the perfect pumpkin to make our jack-o-lantern for our Halloween festivities this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

2016 USDA Drought Assistance Programs Available to Eligible Alabama Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Weather

From the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries: Montgomery, AL- As of October 20, 2016, 32 counties in Alabama have been designated as primary natural disaster areas and 15 additional counties are classified as contiguous counties by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) because of the recent drought. Due to a significant number of counties impacted by drought conditions, several …

How to Be an Advocate for Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Education, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Ag advocacy is the act of informing individuals who may not be familiar with the story of agriculture about agricultural practices. There are many ways to be an advocate for agriculture, also known as an “agvocate”. During the 89th National FFA Convention & Expo this past week, a student workshop was held where the seven ways to be an effective …

Florida Student Is New 2016-2017 National FFA Secretary

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Education, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Technology

The 89th National FFA Convention and Expo wrapped up this past weekend in Indianapolis and the 2016-2017 National FFA officer team was announced. One of those members is from Florida, as Victoria Harris, a biology major at the University of Florida, will serve as national secretary. Bryce Doeschot talked with her about being a new national FFA officer and about …

Florida FFA Member Elected To 2016-17 National FFA Officer Team

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Education, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, GA Grown Moment, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Technology

From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016/National FFA Organization) – Students from Delaware, Florida, Minnesota, New York, South Carolina and Texas have been elected by delegates from throughout the United States to serve on the 2016-17 National FFA Officer team. David Townsend, an agricultural and natural resources and plant science major at the University of Delaware, was …

Florida and Georgia FFA Members Receive National Awards

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Education, Environment, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats, Specialty Crops, Technology, Vegetables

The 89th National FFA Convention and Expo has wrapped up in Indianapolis and during the event the National Agricultural Proficiency Awards were handed out as eight members from Florida and Georgia were recipients. From the National FFA Organization: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …