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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Plantings Report Isn’t the End of the Story for GA Cotton Acres
Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says that even though last weeks National Ag Statistics Service plantings report showed a large increase in cotton acres, it will not be until the harvest numbers start to come out before we know the whole story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
McMillan Starts Drought Emergency Declaration Process
Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillan has asked for a review of drought conditions in the state in order to begin the process of declaring a federal drought emergency. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
GA Cotton Acreage Up But Still Suffering From Drought
USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service annual planting report showed that GA cotton acreage is up from last year. But executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission Richey Seaton says what the report doesn’t show is how those acres are suffering under this lingering drought. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …