FL Selected to Participate in Farm to School Pilot Program

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service and Food and Nutrition Service will conduct a pilot for acquiring fresh fruits and vegetables to build on farm-to-school programs in Florida and Michigan. The pilot will use commercial distribution models already in place and allow schools to obtain locally grown produce. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …

USDA Launches New Food Hub Web Page

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

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has launched a new online resource that makes it easier for small and mid-sized producers to find markets for their products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

The Benefits of 4-H

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

According to a new study 4-H’ers are three times more likely to contribute to their communities than youths not participating in the program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Working to Keep Livestock Market News Service

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The budget proposed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and passed by the Florida State Legislature this year did not include funding for the continuation of the Livestock Market News Service in the state, but Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam told me they are working with industry officials to try and keep that service going. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

GCA Ready for Summer Conference

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association invites producers to their Summer Conference next week, as GCA Executive Vice President Josh White said it will take place in Jekyll Island. Download Audio To learn more go to gabeef.org Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Alabama Holds Animal Ag 101 Courses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Equine, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The Alabama Coalition for Farm Animal Care and Well Being recently held training courses to help educate law enforcement officers about livestock as Nathan Jaeger with the Alabama Farmers Federation said they were called Animal Agriculture 101. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Alabama’s Farmers Market Day at the Capitol

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan is proud to announce three Farmers Market Days at the Capitol. These events will be held tomorrow, July 15th, and two other days this summer, Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Industry eNews: Expo Seminars; HLB Experiments & Funding

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. ON THE HORIZON Growers to Hear from Peers and Researchers at Citrus Expo Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

New Food Belt

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Today Everett Griner looks at the reasons why the southeast may, or may not become the new vegetable belt. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024