Jimmy Carter Peanut Display Opening in Tifton

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

The “Jimmy Carter: Georgia’s Native Son” display, chronicles President Jimmy Carter’s remarkable life from his roots in Plains to his White House years plus his humanitarian career through the Carter Center. And this exhibit will officially open this Saturday in Tifton, GA. as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Former President Jimmy Carter will assist in the ribbon cutting …

USDA Awards Specialty Crop Grants to Strengthen Agricultural Economy

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

WASHINGTON, – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan has announced that USDA will be investing in 55 specialty crop block grants that will fund 740 initiatives across the United States and its territories. The grants will help strengthen the market for specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding …

Citrus Industry eNews: Maury Boyd Cocktail; Live Citrus Forecast

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Grower Now a Believer in Maury Boyd Cocktail for HLB Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

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Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner explains how farmers have to adapt to today’s ever changing technology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Cotton Showcasing Storm Cotton on the Gridiron

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

Denim is not the only fabric that has the ability to be treated with the innovative new water repellent finishing technology from Cotton Incorporated. Mark Messura, senior vice president of global supply chain marketing, says the Cotton Board’s research and promotion program will be showcasing their STORM COTTON technology during a partnership with Under Armour this weekend at the Texas …

Renewable Fuels Standard Flexibility Act Introduced

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

A bipartisan coalition of members of Congress, led by U.S. Representatives Bob Goodlatte of Virginia and Jim Costa of California, today introduced the Renewable Fuels Standard Flexibility Act of 2011 which Goodlatte said is a common sense solution to make sure that we have enough corn supplies to meet all of our demands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides …

NCGA Opposes Legislation to Weaken Renewable Fuels Standard

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

WASHINGTON (October 5, 2011) — The National Corn Growers Association today urged members of Congress to oppose legislation introduced by Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Jim Costa (D-CA) that would significantly weaken the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Animal Ag Alliance Providing Info about Meatless Monday

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The Animal Agriculture Alliance believes the ag community should be aware of the “Meatless Monday” campaign which promotes false claims about the industry with the ultimate goal of eliminating meat consumption. Download Audio These resources are all accessible and available free for downloading and printing, from the Alliance website, http://www.animalagalliance.org/, under the Current Issues tab under Meatless Monday. Sponsored ContentFCEB …

“Live” Citrus Crop Forecast/Webcast Wed. October 12th

Dan Citrus, Florida

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gary Cooper (352) 671-1909 CITRUS CROP FORECAST “LIVE” STATEWIDE BROADCAST/WEBCAST (Southeast AgNet, Ocala, FL, Oct 5, 2011) The annual Citrus Crop Forecast from U. S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) will be broadcast “live” on Southeast AgNet Radio Network for the 16th consecutive year at 8:29 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2011. …