USDA Seeks National Mango Board Nominees

Dan Fruits, Industry News Release

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking membership nominations for six seats on the National Mango Board. Applications for the seats are due Feb. 22, 2017. Selected members will serve three-year terms of office. The board is seeking candidates for the following six seats to replace members whose terms expire Dec. 31, 2017: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Peanut Board

Dan Alabama, Florida, Peanuts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the National Peanut Board to replace one producer member and alternate for the states of Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina and Virginia, for when those terms expire on Dec. 31, 2017. Each member and alternate will serve a 3-year term. Applications are due by May 1, 2017. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Avocado Skin Care

Dan Florida, Fruits

Cathy Isom has some ideas than may help us in fighting the signs of aging skin with Avocados. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments

Dan Industry News Release

Appointments have been named to the National Watermelon Promotion Board, the American Egg Board and the National Potato Promotion Board. Information on each of these groups and their appointees is listed below. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

U.S. Peanut Exports Continue to Set New Records

Dan Export/Import, Peanuts

The latest numbers indicate that U.S. peanut exports continue to set new records. Tyron Spearman reports the Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) is reporting exports were up over 58% from January through October, 2016. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Farmers Urge Their Peers to Define ‘Sustainability’ for Themselves

Dan Industry News Release

With large corporations like Chipotle and Walmart using the term “sustainable” to get consumers’ attention and grow their market share, farmers and ranchers need to start defining sustainability for themselves experts told participants at the 2017 American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. Row crop farmer Katie Heger encouraged farmers and ranchers not to shy away from …

Monsanto Updates Progress on Research and Development Pipeline

Dan Field Crops, News from Our Sponsors

Monsanto Company recently announced 2017 updates on progress made across its research and development (R&D) pipeline over the past year. The company’s commitment to this annual pipeline showcase is founded in a dedication to innovations that support farmers as they work to meet the needs of society while using natural resources more efficiently. Monsanto’s chief technology officer, Robert Fraley, Ph.D., …

Waiting on Agriculture Secretary Appointment

Dan General

Many in agriculture have been waiting for quite some time to see who President-elect Donald Trump will name as his Agriculture Secretary. During the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show taking place in Phoenix, Arizona, AFBF President Zippy Duvall said he’s frustrated on how long it’s taking. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Purple Heart Trail

Dan FL Commissioner Report

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the designated Purple Heart Trail within the Withlacoochee State Forest. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

PhytoGen Releases Seven New Varieties with the Enlist Cotton Trait for 2017

Dan Cotton, Industry News Release, News from Our Sponsors

Cash back available for growers planting PhytoGen® brand varieties with new Residual Rewards PhytoGen continues to redefine the standard. By bringing forward more varieties that provide high yield potential, stability and excellent quality along with new traits, PhytoGen helps growers thrive. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …