Ag Connect Expo 2011 is coming to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, January 7-10, 2011. And show director Sara Mooney with the Ag Equipment Manufacturers says they have worked to improve over last year’s success with more network opportunities, an expanded education program, and more exhibitors on the show floor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
UF Receives Grant for New Ways to Address Hydrilla
A $512,000 grant will help University of Florida faculty test a new triple-threat approach to controlling hydrilla, the state’s most troublesome invasive aquatic weed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …
Finalists Announced for Awards at AG CONNECT Expo 2011
Online voting is now open for the Ag community to help select the 2011 “Advocating for Agriculture Awards” winners. Deadline to vote is December 9, 2010. Winners get a free trip to the world-class Ag trade show, AG CONNECT Expo 2011, to be held January 2011 in Atlanta, GA. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …
Cotton Inc Using Social Media to Target Consumers
In order to promote cotton to their target audience, Glenn Sciachitano, director of advertising with Cotton Incorporated, says they are connecting with that audience on their level with social media tools that include “The Fabric of Our Lives” website and facebook page. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …
US Forest Service Working to Stop the Spread of Invasive Plants
The issue of invasive species is a real and growing problem for all of agriculture, including the forest industry and in the following two reports Bob Mangold of the US Forest Service gives some insight on what they are doing to help combat the troublesome pest. The use of coalitions: Download Audio Stopping invasive seed transportation: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
GPC Backs Current Research Efforts
The Georgia Peanut Commission continues to back efforts towards peanut breeding research as Corley Holbrook, a research geneticist with USDA, explains about a project they’ve had underway and where it is still going. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …
GIPSA Takes Action against Eastern Livestock
GIPSA estimates that Eastern Livestock Company, LLC owes more than 130-million dollars to 743 sellers in 30 states. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …
Congress Returns Next Week
Congress will get back to work next week for final three weeks of the 111th Congress, as there are various bills up for consideration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …
Food Safety A Major Consideration For Florida’s Citrus Industry
Food safety has become a huge issue in recent years for citrus growers and other agriculturists. In the first three reports, University of Florida assistant professor Tim Spann discusses Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) that the citrus industry is working on to show it has strong food safety programs. The fourth report is about a workshop that can help individual growers …
Hay, Hay, Hay!
The picture is mixed for this livestock staple. Everett Griner fills us in. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …