Dr. Temple Grandin, well known for her work in the livestock industry and someone who has spoke various times at events across the Southeast, was presented American Farm Bureau Federation’s Distinguished Service Award during the 96th AFBF Annual Convention. She made these comments after receiving the award. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
More than Half of Nation’s Dairy Producers Enroll in New Margin Protection Program
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2015 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that more than 23,000 of the nation’s dairy operations – over half of all dairy farms in America – have enrolled in the new safety-net program created by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as the Margin Protection Program. The …
Citrus Grower Addresses Psyllids, Small Fruit and Quality Issues
Challenges with control of HLB-spreading psyllids, small fruit size and fruit quality are addressed by John Gose of Lykes Brothers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …
Hillsborough County Farm Bureau Receives Award
American Farm Bureau Federation’s 96th Annual Convention and Trade Show continues today in San Diego, California. Individual state awards were presented at the annual event recognizing stellar performance in membership achievement and implementation of outstanding programs serving Farm Bureau members in 2014. Hillsborough County Farm Bureau received the County of Excellence Award. Sabrina Hill caught up with Erin Nessmith, a …
Commissioner Putnams Water Policy and Budget Proposal
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the Commissioner’s Water Policy and Budget Proposal. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Florida Cattlemen’s Institute & Allied Trade Show is Thursday
The 32nd Annual Florida Cattlemen’s Institute & Allied Trade Show will be held this coming Thursday, January 15 at the Turner Agri-Center in Arcadia. The Trade show opens at 8 a.m. and meeting starts at 9 a.m. There will be a variety of topics discussed and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam is scheduled to speak before lunch. Sponsored ContentVerdant …
Home Food Preservation
Everett Griner talks about canning making a comeback in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending January 9, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at some of the key issues Congress should address, 30 agricultural organizations formed the U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba, and we have stories about potatoes and wild meat. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending January 5th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Agriculture Secretary Announces Cotton Board Appointments
From the Cotton Board: (MEMPHIS, TN) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of 12 members and 14 alternates to The Cotton Board. The Cotton Board is made up of cotton producers and importers appointed by the Secretary to oversee the Cotton Research & Promotion Program. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …