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 ContentFlorida Cattle …
Senate Looks at Limiting Landowner Liability
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
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle …
Nuts to You!
The 2011 almond crop will set new records. Everett Griner tells us why and how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Citrus Commissioners Talk Accountability; OJ Sales To Decline More
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
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
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied …
Beef Checkoff Helping to Keep Demand High
In this weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Roger West from Gainesville, Florida says if it wasn’t for the checkoff the beef industry would not be where it is today. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied …
Atlanta Legislators Visit with Cotton Commission During Sunbelt Tour
Well the brisk weather is certainly not keeping folks from enjoying this second day of the 34th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo and included in that crowd is a group of Atlanta Legislators. The Georgia Agribusiness Council is touring the legislators around some of the agricultural exhibits in order to raise their awareness and understanding of the the Ag industry. Along …
AL, FL and GA Receive Specialty Crop Funding
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently announced 29 grants across 19 states to develop and share science-based tools to address the needs of America’s specialty crop industry. The following reports have more info regarding the efforts in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding …