MAITLAND, Fla. (FFVA – Feb. 16, 2010) – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has appointed Kerry B. Kates as director of water and natural resources. Kates brings a strong civil engineering background to the job in FFVA’s Industry Resources group. “Kerry’s technical knowledge and his experience dealing with permitting agencies make him a great fit for FFVA,” said Mike …
FL Tomato Growers Offer Social Accountability Pgm to Customers
This just in from the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange in MAITLAND, Fla. –As a result of customer negotiations, members of the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange are offering a new social responsibility program that includes supplemental wages for workers and a code to guide employment practices. On Oct. 7, 2009, the Exchange rescinded its policy prohibiting members from participating in wage-supplementation …
EPA Numeric Nutrient Standards – Let The Public Hearings Begin
Today starts a three day whirlwind tour by Environmental Protection Agency officials out to hear what Florida stakeholders have to say about new numeric nutrient water standards. These EPA proposals only affect the state of Florida, although opponents say the issue could appear in other states if EPA is successful in singling out Florida this time. Southeast AgNet’s coverage of …
New Watchdog Group to Monitor, Expose “Humane Society of U S”
HumaneWatch.org Scrutinizes Biggest American Animal Rights Group, Separates Fact from Fiction Washington, D.C. (News Release, Center for Consumer Freedom, 2/16/10) – Today the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) is announcing the launch of HumaneWatch.org, a watchdog project dedicated to analyzing the activities of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). HumaneWatch will include a blog written by CCF’s Director …
Milk Goes Green
Dairy efficiency is improving and Everett Griner explains how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026
Kent Farrington Wins the $50,000 EMO Grand Prix
OCALA, FL (February 15, 2010)–Kent Farrington found his valentine in Up Chiqui, as the duo mastered International Course Designer Leopoldo Palacios’ course to win the $50,000 EMO Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, on Sunday at HITS Ocala. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Senate Jobs Bill Would Benefit Agriculture
A 52-billion dollar bipartisan jobs bill has been introduced in the Senate, and includes disaster assistance to farmers as well as funds to assist specialty crop producers. Overview Download Audio Specialty Crops Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Changes to Guest Worker Program Rules Posted
A change to the Guest Worker Program Rules has been posted by the U.S. Labor Department, stating that companies that seek H-2A visas for ag workers will have to first provide documented evidence that they have looked for qualified U.S. citizens to fill the jobs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Let’s Move
The new Let’s Move campaign has set an ambitious goal of solving the challenge of childhood obesity. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
ACA President Looks Forward to Year Ahead
Mike Dee of Aliceville, Alabama took over as the president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association at their annual convention this past weekend, and while he knows it will be filled with various challenges, he does look forward to the year ahead. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …