Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA) President Mike Stuart provided an overview of changes and challenges going on in the vegetable industry to attendees at the opening general session of the annual Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) this week in Tampa. In this interview with AgNet’s Gary Cooper, Stuart discusses his comments and …
Seed Company Exec Compliments Univ of Florida Student Program
Visiting with AgNet’s Gary Cooper at this week’s American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference in Tampa, HM CLAUSE Seed Company CEO Matthew Johnston offers a few comments about the continued growth and advancement of this specialty vegetable seeds company, and comments at length about a unique student program at the University of Florida that helps prepare …
ASTA Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference Underway in Tampa
It’s the annual gathering of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), where key players in the global vegetable and flower seed industries come together to do business and keep up with the issues driving the industry. AgNet’s Gary Cooper reports from the scene as once again ASTA meeting attendees are learning how critical consumer food interests are to what goes …
Growing Hops
Growing hops has become somewhat of a popular venture for some folks, as Cindy Zimmerman reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial …
50 Years of Georgia Cotton Commission at Annual Meeting
During this Wednesday’s 8th annual Georgia Cotton Commission Meeting and University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Production Workshop, attendees will be able to take part in celebrating 50 years of the Commission. Download Audio The Georgia Cotton Commission’s annual meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop will be held this Wednesday. For more information visit the Commission’s website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Peanuts Well Represented
Tyron Spearman has a story about how peanuts were well represented at a recent food show. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial …
Stallman on Modifying Beef Checkoff
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman, during their recent convention, discussed efforts in trying to modify the current Beef Checkoff program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, …
Explaining SCO and STAX
Crop insurance deadline closing dates on certain spring crops are coming up as they vary from state to state, crop to crop. But USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Brandon Willis has information on two new crop insurance programs, the Supplemental Coverage Option for some spring crop growers and the Stacked Income Protection Plan for cotton producers. Download Audio For more …
OJ Federal Marketing Order Has Pros and Cons
The issue of a federal marketing order for orange juice – which the Florida Citrus Commission recently voted to explore – has been considered before, without resolution. There are pros and cons to such a federal program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …
Florida RCCP Project Will Protect Threatened Species
Roney Gutierrez, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, says many landowners will benefit from a state project being funded through the new Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …