From The News Service of Florida The Capital, Tallahassee, September 15, 2015–Gov. Rick Scott will not use executive authority to block the state’s first bear-hunting season in more than two decades, despite pleas from animal-rights groups. While anti-hunt groups have been collecting petitions and planning protests across the state on the eve of next month’s hunt, the governor’s office said …
Salad and Veggies – Part 2
In the second part of her series, Cathy Isom tells us about the items you already have in your kitchen to help keep your food from making you sick. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
HM.CLAUSE Vegetable Seeds Celebrates 50 Years of Research in France
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New Peanut Program for Kids
The National Peanut Board, along with Alabama Peanut Producers, Florida Peanut Producers, Georgia Peanut Commission and others, have partnered with The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture to develop Discover the Powerful Peanut, a set of 12 easy-to-use peanut activity cards for kids. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Recommendations for Florida Cattle Producers
We all know how cattle prices have been slipping, and with that in mind, University of Florida/IFAS Jackson County Extension Director Doug Mayo has a couple of recommendations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
WOTUS Update
There are various ag groups who continue to urge the Obama Administration to hold off on the national enforcement of the new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) regulation, after it was decided the injunction from the North Dakota court applied only to the 13 states mentioned in that specific lawsuit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Commissioner Adam Putnam Declares State of Agricultural Emergency for Oriental Fruit Fly Infestation
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: MIAMI, Fla.—Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today declared a state of agricultural emergency due to the Oriental Fruit Fly infestation in Miami-Dade County. The Oriental Fruit Fly is considered one of the most serious of the world’s fruit fly pests due to its potential economic harm. It attacks more …
New Staff Member for Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
Members of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) may remember former staff member Cobie Rutherford who left for another position in Mississippi. But that position was recently filled as Curt Berry has taken over as the new director of Industry Relations and Youth Activities for ACA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
ABAC Students to Promote Georgia Beef Industry
We told you last week the Georgia Beef Board was preparing to line up college students from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College to help promote beef in that part of the state. And according to Suzanne Bentley, they did just that. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Georgia Peanut Tour Kicks Off Today
From the Georgia Peanut Commission: TIFTON, Ga. (Sept. 11, 2015) – The twenty-ninth annual Georgia Peanut Tour will be held Sept. 15-17, 2015, and located out of the Thomasville, Georgia area. The tour brings the latest information on peanuts while providing a first-hand view of industry infrastructure from production and handling to processing and utilization. Tour stops will be made …