Members of the Steering Committee for the Alabama Agriculture & Forestry Strategic Plan recently presented Governor Bentley their report calling for a more cooperative relationship between business and government. If enacted, it would help to create as many as 58,000 new jobs in Alabama and add $7 billion to the state’s economy by 2020. Dr. Gary Lemme, director of the …
Georgia Lawmakers Discuss Debit Cards and Wild Hogs
As we’ve passed the halfway point of the 2015 Georgia Legislative Session, Bryan Tolar with the Georgia Agribusiness Council says a couple of topics discussed this past week were debit cards and feral hogs. 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 …
UF/IFAS Partners with USDA to Conduct Grant Workshop to Support Local Foods
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – UF/IFAS Extension is working with federal partners to offer a workshop in Miami in April to help interested parties write and submit federal grant applications for the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion programs. UF/IFAS is part of a national effort to train people in attaining these grants. Workshops are being conducted …
Three New Blueberry Cultivars Released
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Cultivar Release Committee approved three new blueberry cultivars: Avanti FL 06-203, Arcadia FL 07-399 and Endura FL 06-377. 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 Industry Supports …
University of Florida OKs 3 New Blueberry Cultivars, 3 New Coleus Cultivars
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Three new cultivars each of blueberry and coleus have been approved for release by a University of Florida panel. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Cultivar Release Committee approved Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
Bayer CropScience Receives Approval for New Cotton and Peanut Insecticide
Bayer CropScience is excited to announce the registration and introduction of Velum® Total insecticide/nematicide, which delivers wide spectrum, long-lasting control of nematodes and early season insects. 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 Industry Supports Administration …
Pleased with New University of Florida/IFAS Hire
The University of Florida/IFAS has a new associate dean and state program leader for 4-H Youth Development, a key position for preparing our future agricultural leaders. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for Agriculture and Natural Resources at UF, says they are very excited about this new hire. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …
NACD Outlines Appropriations Priorities
From the National Association of Conservation Districts: WASHINGTON, D.C.– February 25, 2015–In letters to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittees, National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Lee McDaniel outlined NACD’s appropriations priorities for critical conservation programs, including Conservation Technical Assistance, Farm Bill Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …
Southeast AgNet This Week: CSP Signup Extended; Dietary Guidelines
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details on extended Conservation Stewardship Program deadlines as well as concerns the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has on recommendations for dietary guidelines. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
USDA Designates 3 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas With Assistance to Producers in Florida
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Atkinson, Coffee and Ware counties in Georgia as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by excessively dry weather and drought that occurred from Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …