The 2013 FFA National Convention was held in Louisville, Kentucky, this past weekend where Georgia’s Jacob Schindler was presented with the 2013 American Star in Agriscience and Alabama’s Jackson Harris was selected to serve as Southern Region vice president. Georgia and Alabama students honored: Download Audio National FFA Receives $1 Million Donation Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Education, Gulf Lunch and Crop Forecast on Citrus Calendar
An educational seminar in Immokalee Tuesday, a Gulf Citrus Growers Association lunch Wednesday and the Friday release of the initial USDA crop forecast of the season highlight this week’s citrus industry calendar. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Agriscience Education Leadership Program
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the Agriscience Education Leadership Program – a way for teachers to experience Florida agriculture firsthand and help them expand their ag curriculum. More information is available online by clicking on Teachers Chosen for Innovative Program and Agriscience Education Leadership. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Modern Sawmilling
Everett Griner discusses how the job of cutting trees and getting them to the sawmill has kept pace. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Ag in Review for the Week of November 1, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFL 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 SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending November 1st, put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
USDA Announces Final BSE Rule
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Nov. 1, 2013) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) commends the announcement today by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), that it has completed its efforts to modernize import regulations for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). This final import regulation Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Farmers Deliver Immigration Reform Message to House Members
More than 100 farmers flocked to Capitol Hill this week to once again reiterate to House members about the importance of passing immigration reform that includes a new agricultural labor program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Cotton Research and Promotion Program Continuing to be Innovative
Mark Messura, senior vice president of global supply chain marketing for Cotton Incorporated, says thanks to innovative efforts supported by the Cotton Research and Promotion Program, they have been able to progress cotton’s position in the fiber market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Republican House Members Push for Separation of Farm & Nutrition Titles
Twenty-seven House members signed a letter urging House and Senate farm bill conferees to keep farm policy and nutrition policy separate in the future. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 SharpShooter™June …