by external | Dec 19, 2025
On December 15th, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the opening of an application cycle for landowners to apply to the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The program partners with farmers and ranchers through rural lands...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 19, 2025
Ranchers and their employees are invited to attend the 41st annual, Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Registration and the Trade Show will open at 7:30 AM central time, and the educational program will start at 8:15 AM...
by external | Dec 5, 2025
The American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) hosts an annual conference bringing together industry, education/extension, and producers to share insights, research, best practices, and more. The 2026 AFGC annual conference will be held in Asheville, NC January...
by external | Nov 14, 2025
Max Runge, Southern Ag Today November 3, 2025 – “Contract Grazing: A Flexible Option for Row Crop Producers,” Row crop producers across the country are feeling the financial squeeze. High input costs and low commodity prices are tightening profit margins, and...
by Hardeep Singh | Nov 7, 2025
Introduction As the Florida Panhandle transitions into fall, farmers are finishing up summer crops and preparing for the winter months. This is an ideal time to plant cover crops, which serve as a critical tool for soil conservation, nutrient management, and improving...
by Marcelo Wallau | Oct 24, 2025
Celebrating Excellence in Forage Quality Across the Southeast Adapted from the SE Hay Contest Press Release The 21st edition of the Southeastern Hay Contest (SEHC) marked another record year, with 540 entries submitted from 10 of the 13 Southeastern States. This...
