Following news on the lack of resolution to the ongoing smokable medical marijuana lawsuit and the Governor’s call on legislative leadership to take action to remedy the situation, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried offers the following: “When the people overwhelmingly voted for legalized medical marijuana in 2016, they intended for the medicine to be accessible by patients in the manner which their doctor, not Tallahassee politicians, decides …
Florida Couple Wins National Award
Jake and Melissa Raburn of Hinton Farms Produce in Hillsborough County won the Excellence in Agriculture Award at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention in New Orleans on Jan. 14, 2019. The couple placed first in the nation for their impressive agricultural careers and community service. The Raburns will receive a new Ford truck, courtesy of Ford. They will also receive …
GA Peanut Farm Show Award Winners
During the annual Georgia Peanut Farm?Show and Conference awards luncheon, which took place at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center, the Georgia Peanut Commission presented a variety of awards to individuals that have contributed to the advancement of the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has the story. Below Press Release from Georgia Peanut Commission The Georgia Peanut Commission presents the following …
Spread the Good News: Jan. 24 is National Peanut Butter Day
The peanut butter sandwich is about as American as baseball, hot dogs and apple pie. But history tells us its origins date back to the ancient Incas and Aztecs. All these years later, peanut butter remains a staple in many people’s diets, so celebrate the spread on National Peanut Butter Day, Jan. 24. Here’s a little peanut butter history lesson, …
Bristow Leaves AL Peanut Producers
Caleb Bristow has spent the past few years serving as executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA). But according to a story from Tyron Spearman, Bristow recently left APPA for another position. 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 …
Hours of Service Bill Reintroduced in House
A bill proposed in the last session of Congress has surfaced once again in this session, specifically in the House of Representatives. The bill is designed to make Electronic Logging Devices and hours of service regulations friendlier to those who transport livestock. The legislation is called the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act and was introduced by Florida Republican Ted …
Dairy Prices May Be Ready to Rise in 2019
Milk prices haven’t exactly jumped higher early on in 2019. A Drovers’ report says dairy farmers are in need of a market rally after years of low prices. However, at least some relief may be coming this year. Bryan Doherty, VP of Stewart-Peterson, tells Drovers that dairy is a tough market to be in right now because there’s too much …
State Departments of Agriculture Call for an End to Shutdown
The partial government shutdown is having a profound and cascading impact on American farmers and ranchers. Because of this, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is calling on Congress and the Administration to rapidly get to a settlement and end the shutdown as soon as possible. The organization says in a news release that, “We know that some …
New Research Dean for UF/IFAS
Florida agriculture has what Jack Payne, University of Florida/IFAS senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, calls a new head of R&D, or the IFAS research dean. Rob Gilbert started that position last week. 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, …
Georgia Cotton Commission to Hold Annual Meeting
Cotton producers across Georgia are invited to attend the 12th Annual Georgia Cotton Commission Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop, January 30th in Tifton. 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 …