GFB annual meeting gives commodities an opportunity to come together

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Farm Bureau annual convention wraps up today and Gerald Long, first vice president of the federation and a member on the Georgia Beef Board, says the meeting is an opportunity for all the commodities grown in the state to come together, as he gave an update on the Beef Board and their recent efforts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Oyster Farmers Continue to Fight Legislative Efforts

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

A series of Oyster safety meetings being held by the Florida Department of Agriculture are underway and Josh Craft, assistant director of Ag Policy for the Florida Farm Bureau explains the purpose behind them. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …

State Conservation Committee Works with NRCS to Distribute Funds

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The Soil and Water Conservation Committee in Alabama works with NRCS to help get conservation efforts on the ground. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Trees For Troops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

With Christmas quickly approaching, Nicole Fisher with the National Christmas Tree Association, says that this holiday season we can give a little back to those serving our country. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Organic Values Questioned

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Organic quality may be over rated and Everett Griner tells us how. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026

Climate Change Effects on Livestock Industry

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says new USDA studies still show major benefits for many farmers as a result of proposed climate change legislation, and he talks about how the livestock industry might be affected by proposed climate change legislation. And the Secretary also elaborates on climate change opportunities for the Ag Sector, something he says he’s looking forward to discussing …

Peanut Sales Recover from Salmonella Scare

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

According to Ryan Lepicier with the National Peanut Board, sales for peanut products continue to be above 2008 levels after the salmonella outbreak back in January. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FFA to be in Tournament of Roses Parade

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

The FFA will be featured on a float at this years Tournament of Roses Parade saluting that organization’s role in developing careers for youth. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Sugar Belle Available To Citrus Growers; Tours Set

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Sugar Belle Mandarin hybrid released by the University of Florida-IFAS is now available to the Florida citrus industry. In these reports, Peter Chaires, executive director of the not-for-profit New Varieties Development and Management Corporation, describes the Sugar Belle and tells about two tours where growers can see it in the grove. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Environmental Awards

Randall Weiseman Dairy, Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the 2009 Commissioner’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards that were presented during the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting in Daytona Beach on October 30th. Click on Ag Environmental Awards for more information. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …