Cathy Isom continues her series on chickens by telling us a bit about the charming chickens with a big personality known for producing blue eggs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Charming Chicken with Big Personality Cream Legbar chickens are charming small birds with a big personality and several funny little quirks. They sport a fabulous crest on …
Agri View: BFTP-Bats, One of Farmer’s Best Friends
Bats are just creepy creatures to most people. Everett Griner talks about how bats are one of farmer’s best friend in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Bats, One of Farmers Best Friends Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
USDA Designates Three Alabama Counties Primary Natural Disaster Areas
Three Alabama counties have been designated as primary natural disaster areas from damages caused by Tropical Storm Gordon between Sept. 3-6. The designation, announced by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, covers Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties. “Tropical Storm Gordon was a slow-moving storm with strong winds and heavy rain,” said Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “Cotton and …
Commissioner Black Testifies to International Trade Commission on NAFTA 2.0 Concerns
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black traveled to Washington, DC to testify on behalf of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) regarding the damage NAFTA has done to Georgia’s produce industry. The hearing was held for the International Trade Commission to gather information on the likely impact of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) if approved by Congress. This …
Fried Looking Forward to Serving Florida Ag Community
After the manual recount was completed Sunday, Nikki Fried saw her lead over Republican candidate Matt Caldwell increase in the race for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Since Caldwell has conceded the race, Fried is now focusing on the future as commissioner-elect. She told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman she looks forward to being the spokesperson and advocate for …
Caldwell Concedes Ag Commissioner Race to Fried
Republican Matt Caldwell pointed to a need for political “sanity” and a “peaceful transfer of power” Monday as he conceded the race for Florida agriculture commissioner to Fort Lauderdale lawyer Nikki Fried, the only Democrat to win statewide this year. Caldwell, a real-estate appraiser from North Fort Myers who has served the past eight years in the Florida House, said …
UF/IFAS-led Global Group Seeks Traits for Wheat with More Protein
When consumers buy wheat products, such as bread or pasta, they expect to get protein with their purchase. But in a warming world with high atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, the genes required to keep wheat production high are the same ones that keep grain protein down, a University of Florida scientist says. By breeding wheat with specific traits, scientists can …
Trying to Finish Up Peanut Harvest
As growers work to finish up the peanut harvest, Tyron Spearman has a look at how much of the crop has already come in. Trying to Finish Up Peanut Harvest Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
More Milk, Higher Prices and Tighter Margins Projected for 2019
Forecasts indicate that U.S. milk production next year will climb again, and Gary Crawford has a story explaining what that will most likely mean for farm milk prices and dairy operator margins. More Milk, Higher Prices and Tighter Margins Projected for 2019 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Safety Rule Training for Georgia Produce Growers
Registration Deadline: November 30 WHAT: This free one-day workshop is being offered to produce growers. The training will cover the standardized curriculum designed by the Produce Safety Alliance, which meets the regulatory requirements of the Produce Safety Rule under FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act). The course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety …