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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …

More Hi-lights from Sunbelt Expo Field Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

Today Tyron Spearman has more hi-lights from last week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day held in Moultrie, Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …