WASHINGTON, July 15, 2011 —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers in states across the country that USDA offers a variety of resources for those affected by recent extreme weather, including floods, drought, fires and tornadoes. USDA also urges producers in need or those with questions to contact their local county or state USDA Service Center or …
Pastures Suffering from Heat and Dry Conditions
According to USDA meteorologist Eric Luebehusen, the hot and dry weather continues to negatively affect the pasture and range lands across the south. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Record Cotton Abandonment Expected
USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says the drought is likely to cause a record number of cotton acres to be abandoned. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Tattnall County GA Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Area
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 13, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Tattnall County in Georgia as a primary natural disaster due to losses caused by excessive rain, high winds and a hail storm that occurred March 26-28, 2011. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …
AL Forest Recovery Task Force to Hold Upcoming Public Meeting
The storms of the spring may be over but the effects still linger which is why Alabama NRCS State Forester Tim Albritton says the AL Forest Recovery Task Force is holding a meeting for affected producers, Monday, July 18, 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …
Researchers Developing Tomato Varieties to Adapt to Climate Shifts
Changing weather patterns could make Florida hotter and wetter which could wreak havoc on Florida’s tomato industry. Which is why researchers at the University of Florida are breeding varieties that thrive in higher temperatures and resist the diseases that come with wet conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Bayer Cotton Varieties Showing Good Vigor during Stressful Year
So far, the 2011 cotton crop has seen a lot of stress from heat and lack of rainfall, but Josh Mayfield, southeast regional agronomist for Bayer CropScience, says all things considered, their varieties are doing quite well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida …
Uneven Stands Creating Fertilization Concerns for Cotton Farmers
UGA Extension Soil Scientist Glen Harris says uneven stands from the drought are creating issues when it comes to fertilization. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Sunbelt Research Farm Struggling with Drought Conditions
Farmers from around our region are taking a little time from their fields today to visit those at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Research Farm during their annual Field Day event. And executive director Chip Blalock says they will see many of the same issues and concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …
AL NRCS Reminds Producers of Funds Available for Storm Recovery
Dr. Bill Puckett reminds producers that 3.8 million dollars in funding is now available through EQIP for assistance for practices they may have lost during the spring storms. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember …