USDA Approves FL School Nutrition Shift

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has received approval from USDA to oversee Florida’s School Nutrition Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Research Finding New Ways to Keep the Cotton Producer Profitable

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

The cotton research and promotion program has had great success in adding more value to the producer and Monty Bain with the Cotton Board has been out at Sunbelt Ag Expo this week showcasing one of those efforts, a new packing material called EcoCradle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Citrus Industry eNews: FDOC Reports; Other Uses for CHMAs

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Commissioners Talk Accountability; OJ Sales To Decline More Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Supply & demand at root of rising peanut butter costs

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Peanuts

This an editorial from the Georgia Peanut Commission: Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman Armond Morris and Georgia Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall are submitting this editorial to address the misconception consumers may have that rising peanut butter costs are due to higher peanut prices paid to farmers. Georgia grows almost half of all peanuts produced in the U.S. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

Senate Looks at Limiting Landowner Liability

Randall Weiseman General

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: A Senate committee Wednesday began moving forward with a bill that would limit the legal liability of landowners who allow people to use their property for hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing. Supporters said the bill (SPB 7006), which is part of a package of legislative proposals by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, …

Last Day of Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts

It’s the final day of the 34th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo, and while the recent rains may have an impact on the field demonstrations, Expo Executive Director Chip Blalock says there are many things to see and do with over 1200 exhibitors at this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Nuts to You!

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The 2011 almond crop will set new records. Everett Griner tells us why and how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Commissioners Talk Accountability; OJ Sales To Decline More

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark in the first report discusses calls from commissioners this week for more accountability and information from Florida Department of Citrus staff. Download Audio The second report notes that a department economist expects orange juice sales to continue their decline this season. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Demonstrations Affected by Weather

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Day two of the Sunbelt Ag Expo started off drizzly with a cold wind but that hasn’t stopped folks from attending as the crowd has grown steadily throughout the day. But the rain from yesterday combined with rains from last week have made their mark as I talked with Executive Director Chip Blalock on how it has affected everything from …

Budget Cuts Continue to Rule FL Legislative Discussions

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

It looks like budget cuts will continue to be the talk of Florida’s Legislative Session set to start January 10, 2012 and Mary Ann Gosa, director of government affairs for IFAS, says they will once again be fighting to ensure funding remains available to fulfill their core mission. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …