USDA SNAP Sign-Up Day for Alabama Farmers and Farmers’ Markets

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Montgomery, AL – On Thursday, March 27, 2014, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service will join Alabama’s Department of Agriculture & Industries and Alabama’s Department of Human Resources to host a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Vendor Sign-up Day Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

This is a release from the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) today jointly released a proposed rule to clarify protection under the Clean Water Act for streams and wetlands that form the foundation of the nation’s water resources. The proposed rule will benefit Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

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UGA Student Testifies Before Congress about Impact of Extension

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Here’s a release from the University of Georgia: Athens, Ga. – University of Georgia student Tess Hammock testified at a U.S. House of Representatives hearing Tuesday on behalf of the 7 million 4-H’ers in America. The hearing, held before the subcommittee on horticulture, research, biotechnology and foreign agriculture chaired by Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.), recognized Cooperative Extension’s centennial year. Sponsored …

USDA Awards Grants to Support Research, Teaching and Extension Programs at 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Colleges and Universities

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

WASHINGTON, February 26, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced 76 grants totaling more than $35 million to support research, teaching and Extension activities at 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Colleges and Universities through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Amidst Challenges, Florida Citrus Growers, Beekeepers Partner

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops

Tallahassee, FL – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today a series of recommendations for the long-term coexistence of Florida’s citrus growers and beekeepers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

Florida Participates in Forum on Cover Crops and Soil Health

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Florida farmers, ranchers, researchers, agricultural business operators and conservationists participated in a forum on cover crops and soil health earlier this week and in the following interview, Wendy-Lin Bartels, assistant research scientist for the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, gives her thoughts of the meeting and what the next steps will be. Download Audio For more information on …

Slight Change in Grapefruit on USDA Citrus Crop Forecast

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida

The February USDA citrus crop forecast was delivered this morning by Jim Ewing of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Oranges in Florida had no changes, but there were slight changes for grapefruit, tangerines and the yield projections for Valencia as well as non Valencia orange yield. Download Audio The next USDA citrus crop forecast will be heard “Live” here …

ASTA 2014 Vegetable Seed Conference Offers Many Critical Updates

Gary Cooper Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This year’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference hosted by the American Seed Trade Association, (ASTA), the 53rd annual event of its kind, wrapped up in Monterey, California Tuesday after a weekend packed with activities and business talks involving participants from 27 countries this year. Attendees span the spectrum of the seed industry segment dealing in specialty crops, and considering AgNet …