Georgia PB&J Day Set for Tuesday at State Capitol

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The Georgia Peanut Commission is organizing a big event to be held next Tuesday, March 6th, as the 2012 Georgia PB&J Day will take place at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …

FL Ag Department Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

FL Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has announced that approximately $4.4 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarded to nonprofits, producers, academic institutions and government agencies, among others, to fund projects that will enhance the competitiveness of Florida’s specialty crops. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) is now accepting applications for funding. Download Audio …

AL Ag Department Responsible for More Than Just Ag

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Commissioner John McMillan of the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries says the general public is usually not aware of all the components they are responsible for in the consumer realm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass

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Deputy Ag Secretary Kathleen Merrigan and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the new Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Florida Peanut Producers to Hold Annual Meeting

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Florida Peanut Producers Association Executive Director Ken Barton wants to remind growers about their annual membership meeting coming up next Thursday March 8th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

New Conservation Reserve Program Initiative to Restore Grasslands, Wetlands and Wildlife

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WASHINGTON, March 2, 2012–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the opportunity for producers to enroll a total of 1 million acres of land in a new Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) initiative to preserve grasslands and wetlands. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …

Commodity Classic Organizations Outline 2012 Farm Bill Priorities

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NASHVILLE: The following statement on the 2012 farm bill was released by National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer, a corn grower from Auburn, Ill.; National Association of Wheat Growers President Wayne Hurst, a wheat producer from Burley, Idaho; American Soybean Association President Steve Wellman, soybean farmer from Syracuse, Neb.; and National Sorghum Producers Chairman Terry Swanson, a sorghum grower …

GA Metal Theft Legislation Picking Up Steam

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Georgia Agribusiness President Bryan Tolar gives us more details regarding the recent movement of metal theft legislation in the State House and Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

3 More Orange Juice Shipments Test Positive For Carbendazim

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Three new shipments of orange juice bound for import to the United States tested positive for the fungicide carbendazim, while seven shipments tested negative, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s latest weekly report posted Thursday. See the full FDA report here. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact …

Meador Cites Reasons Citrus Abscission Chemical Needed

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Paul Meador, chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission’s Citrus Harvesting Research Advisory Council, cites several labor-related issues that make harvesters look forward to registration of an abscission chemical that will aid mechanical harvesting. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …