Gainesville, FL., March 7, 2012– USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Carlos Suarez reminds potential applicants to contact their local NRCS office soon to find out if they are eligible for the agency’s Organic Initiative. Applications for the second ranking period of 2012 are due at NRCS offices by close of business on March 30, 2012. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Career Choices
Choosing a career in farming? Everett Griner reminds us that the most important this is “Like it or leave it alone.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Some Questioning the Realistic Nature of Know Your Farmer
Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan continues to champion USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative, however there are some on Capitol Hill who are raising questions about the local food initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Case IH Offering Field of Deals
The Case IH “Field of Deals” event is underway through April 30, 2012 as Scott Rasch, Public Relations Manager for Case IH, said now is the time to stop by your local dealer. Download Audio For more information on the Case IH Field of Dreams event click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Former Senate Ag Chair on the Importance of the 2012 Farm Bill
There has been a lot of attention given lately to the 2012 Farm Bill and Former Senator and chair of the Senate Ag Committee, Blanche Lincoln, who now serves as chair of Small Business for Sensible Regulations, says it’s for good reason. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Pecan Research
Research being conducted on pecans will lead to improved crops. Everett Griner tells us what is being done. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Advanced Weather Forecast Promising for Southeast
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey gives us a sneak peek regarding what kind of weather farmers can expect for this coming spring and summer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Florida House and Senate Budget Chairmen Reach an Agreement
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: With a deal between budget negotiators in the Senate and House worked out late Monday, printing of the budget can start and a spending plan is expected to be sent to legislators today, starting a 72-hour waiting period before a vote can be taken in each chamber. Independent and Indispensable http://www.newsserviceflorida.com Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Florida’s Haridopolos ‘Anticipating’ Redistricting Session
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, indicated Monday that he expected lawmakers to have to return to Tallahassee to redraw at least portions of the redistricting proposals being considered by the Florida Supreme Court. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Producers Still Have Opportunities to Apply for 3 Major NRCS Initiatives
There are two more batching dates coming up for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel Initiatives. The first of which is coming up on March 30th, 2012. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Kenneth Morgan: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …