Sugar TRQ Increased

Randall Weiseman Sugar

USDA Undersecretary Mark Keenum this week announced a change in the tariff rate quota for sugar, due to a variety of factors, including the February explosion of a refining plant in Savannah, Georgia. Sponsored ContentValley 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 …

AL Cotton Gin Concerns

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton

Cotton acreage is declining in Alabama which could have a detrimental effect on the gins in the state, according to Hassey Brooks with the state department of agriculture. Hassey Brooks is the environmental biologist with the state department of agriculture who works with Commissioner Sparks on a variety of issues that impact Alabama’s producers and consumers. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers …

Senior Farmers Market Grants

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA recently announced $21 million in final Fiscal Year 2008 grant awards to states for the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. These senior’s markets provide low-income seniors with coupons exchanged for fresh produce at farmers’ markets, roadside stands and community-supported agriculture programs. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships …

Florida FB Meet and Greet

Randall Weiseman General

Florida Farm Bureau is hosting a meet and greet session next month to give Farm Bureau members and the general public an opportunity to get to know Cara Martin, who was recently appointed Farm Bureau’s liaison to the St. Johns River Water Management District. The meeting will be held Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Putnam County Ag Center …

Fruits and Veggies for School

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA officials have announced that $49 million will be provided in fresh fruits and vegetables for elementary school children during the school day. All students in participating schools receive fresh fruits and vegetables at no cost where a high proportion of children are eligible to receive free- or reduced-price school meals. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …

All Kinds of Farmers

Dan Agri View

Today Everett Griner takes a look at some different types of farming. One type really gives some food for thought. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentValley 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 Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …

Citrus Research Updates from Dr. Harold Browning

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News

In our continuing series, Dr. Harold Browning with the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred, talks about greening and extra funding which they are hoping to tap into for research efforts.                          Click the logo and pre-register NOW for Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …

Peanut Crop a Mixed Bag

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

When it comes to the condition of the peanut crop across the southeast right now, University of Georgia’s Dr. John Beasley said it’s really a mixed bag. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentValley 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 Helps …

GA Governor Names Forestry Director

Randall Weiseman Forestry, General, Georgia

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue recently named the state’s new Forestry Director and that person is Robert Farris . Listen to report here: To learn more about Farris and the Georgia Forestry Commission click Here Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …

GA Equine Tag to Soon Begin Production

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Livestock

The new Georgia Equine Tag has reached the 1000 mark for pre-orders, so the new license plate will soon begin production. Listen to report here: To learn more about the new Georgia Equine tag click Here Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …