Tyron Spearman has a reminder for farmers about a June 1 deadline that’s nearing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Putnam on Upcoming Florida Special Session
The Florida House and Senate are scheduled to begin their special legislative session on June 1. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam says this year’s regular session was certainly an unusual one. Download Audio To hear more from our exclusive interview with Commissioner Putnam, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
USDA Designates 3 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, May 20, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Crawford, Peach and Taylor counties in Georgia as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by freeze that occurred from March 28-19, 2015. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
Financial Assistance Available for Florida Agriculture Producers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants farmers and ranchers in the Escambia River, Blackwater River and Middle Suwannee River watersheds to know financial assistance is available to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat through the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, …
Florida Training People Who Work with Farmworkers
There is a program available to help train the folks who supervise farmworkers. Carlene Thissen, project coordinator of the Farm Labor Supervisor Training Program through the University of Florida/IFAS Southwest Florida Research & Education Center in Immokalee, explains what this is all about. Download Audio For more information about this program, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
NRCS Alabama and Alabama Farmers Federation Announce Sign-Up
In collaboration with the Alabama Farmers Federation, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has announced it will be accepting applications for a statewide Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Applications for this RCPP project that will address water quantity in Alabama can be made until May 29th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
New Citrus Variety Trial Options for Florida Growers
From the University of Florida/IFAS: MAITLAND, Fla. – The New Varieties Development & Management Corporation has scheduled statewide grower meetings for May to launch FAST TRACK’s third suite of UF/IFAS-developed experimental citrus selections. This new suite features four seedless easy-peel mandarin selections: UFGlow, UFSunrise, UFDawn and 7-6-27. In addition, the UFGlow, UFSunrise and UFDawn varieties are mess-free – meaning your …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Asking for COOL Repeal; Ag Careers
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details on pork and beef producers’ request to repeal country-of-origin labeling (COOL) and a report on the growing opportunities in agricultural careers. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
University of Florida Milton Campus Turns 20
The University of Florida/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its undergraduate teaching programs by holding an alumni reunion and a graduation ceremony. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources at UF, says the Milton campus has worked quite well for many graduates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Important Crop Insurance Deadline Nearing
Many farmers who are seeking federal crop insurance already have their Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form, commonly called form AD-1026, on file with their local USDA service center since it’s required to participate in other USDA programs. But as Josh McGill reports, not everyone does, and if not, it needs to be taken care of soon. …