Late last month, USDA announced the establishment of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetland Mitigation Banking Program, made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how this program works. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
Gulf Coast Agritourism & Ecotourism Business Development Conference
The University of Florida/IFAS continues to be a leader in promoting agritourism in the state and Dr. Jack Payne, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, says those efforts will continue during a big event taking place this week. Download Audio To learn more about the 2016 Gulf Coast Agritourism & Ecotourism Business Development Conference, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Florida Representative Caldwell on Ag Issues
The 2016 Florida legislative session continues to roll along and Southeast AgNet’s Tallahassee intern Alex Lucas had a chance to catch up with House State Affairs Chairman, Representative Matt Caldwell, from Lehigh Acres. They talked about some of the issues being discussed which are important to agriculture in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
Kubota’s Geared To Give Program
Last year Kubota Tractor Corporation, in partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition, launched a new program called “Geared To Give” that provides financial support and donates Kubota equipment to U.S. military veterans pursuing a future in farming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Georgia Grown Moment
For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Misty Friedman discusses the Georgia Grown Farm-to-Table Source Show on February 25th at the Atlanta State Farmer’s Market. Download Audio Be sure to register as a vendor or an attendee by February 22nd by contacting Misty Friedman at www.georgiagrown.com. You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored …
Florida Veteran and Small Farmer Workshop is Tuesday
Here is a reminder that a free workshop about agricultural programs and services available to veterans, small and beginning farmers, will be held February 16, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Jefferson County Country Club in Monticello. Steve Tullar, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service District Conservation in Monticello, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Presidents Who Farmed
With the President’s Day Holiday coming up Monday, Cathy Isom has a story about some of our country’s former leaders who once farmed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
Commissioner Putnam Announces Successful Oriental Fruit Fly Eradication in Miami-Dade County
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have successfully eradicated the Oriental Fruit Fly in Miami-Dade County. The Oriental Fruit Fly is one of the most devastating threats to agriculture, as it attacks …
Alabama Agribusiness Council Legislative Update
Week two of the Alabama legislative session is now in the books, and Alabama Agribusiness Council’s Leigha Cauthen has an update of what happened this past week in Montgomery. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …
Florida Farm Credit Invites Producers to Workshop
A workshop, presented by Farm Credit of Northwest Florida, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Jefferson County Farm Bureau & Red Hills Small Farm Alliance, will be held in Monticello on Tuesday, February 16. Lesia Andrews, marketing manager with Farm Credit of Northwest Florida, says it a workshop that’s been designated for Veterans and Small and New Farmers. Download …