Ag in Review for the Week Ending November 7, 2014

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look back at how the elections affected agriculture, have more information concerning USDA’s plans to move forward with another beef check-off program, along with a story about how these are the best of times for agriculture. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending November 7th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: 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 …

Connecting on a New Level

Cindy Zimmerman has this story on how one man involved in agriculture is connecting on a new level. 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 Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …

Citrus Rootstock Cooperators Sought

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation encourages grower participation in cooperator field trials for further evaluation of HLB-tolerant rootstocks. Letters of interest should be submitted by December 1. See the link below for complete information. CRDF Commercial Field Trial of Candidate HLB Tolerant Rootstocks Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

NFU Women’s Conference Coming to Florida

The National Farmers Union announced that registration for the organizations Women’s Conference for farm and rural women is now open. The conference starts January 17, 2015 in Clearwater, Florida. Download Audio For more information click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking input from the public to guide its development of a new industry-funded promotion, research and information order (also known as a “checkoff program”) for beef and beef products. The new order would be in addition to the existing beef …

Georgia Cotton Producers Invited to Crop Management Seminar

Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission invites cotton producers to register today for the 2014 Crop Management Seminar, which will be held November 12-13 in Tifton, Georgia. Download Audio To register and learn more go to georgiacottoncommission.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

Georgia Agriculture Department to host FSMA Listening Session

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: (Atlanta, Ga.) — Georgians involved in the growing, packing, transporting, manufacturing, storing and selling food products can learn more about the federal government’s proposed fresh produce safety rule and preventive controls for human foods rule during a live Listening Session on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Individuals will have the opportunity to ask questions during the …

Guilty as Charged

Everett Griner talks about peanut officials being found guilty in today’s Agri View. 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 Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …

Public Comment Sought on Conservation Stewardship Program

From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida: Gainesville, Fla., Nov. 6, 2014 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in is seeking public comments on changes to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) interim final rule. USDA published the interim final rule, which contains the statutory changes to CSP in the Federal Register yesterday. The rule will be open for …