Research funding has proved to be critical to the U.S. agriculture industry. Many farmers are anxiously waiting to see how much funding will be allocated to research dollars in the upcoming farm bill. During his recent stop in Pennsylvania, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue discussed the importance of research funding for agriculture. Rod Bain has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR …
An Update on the Farm Bill
Robert Redding, an attorney representing agriculture groups in Washington, D.C., recently gave a federal regulation update presentation during the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference in Savannah, Georgia. His talk included the topic of the upcoming farm bill. Farm bill leaders, House Ag Chairman Mike Conaway and Senate Ag Chairman Pat Roberts, wanted to have the bill finished by the …
For Florida Orange Growers No News May Be Good News
The Florida citrus industry has been struggling with HLB for over a decade. Now, with the damage following Hurricane Irma, many may be wondering exactly what the state of the industry is and what it may become. For an industry riddled with disease and disaster, no news may be good news for the Florida citrus industry. Gary Crawford has the …
USDA Invests in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Jan. 16, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest nearly $32 million this year to mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality and restore healthy forest ecosystems in 24 states and Puerto Rico. More than $400,000 of that funding will support the Ocala National Forest in Florida. The Ocala Longleaf Priority Protection Area project will restore …
Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is Underway
The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference kicked off today with exhibitor set up and a few educational sessions. AgNet Media Founder and President Gary Cooper caught up with Charles Hall, executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, to discuss this year’s event. Hear Hall’s comments below: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
Florida Citrus Mutual Sets Goals for Florida Legislative Session
The Florida legislative session begins today in Tallahassee. Many agricultural leaders are getting ready to make a trip to the state capitol to speak to legislators about their needs. On the citrus side, Florida Citrus Mutual has set several goals to aid an industry with devastating challenges. Andrew Meadows, director of communications for Florida Citrus Mutual, says the issues on …
Will Arctic Cold Wave Affect Florida Citrus?
Florida is off to a cool start in 2018 as parts of the state anticipate freezing temperatures this week. Many crops underway at the moment may be impacted, including citrus. Gary Crawford has the story on the citrus side. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …
Register for the 2018 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Banquet
The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Banquet will take place Feb. 13 in Tampa. This event will honor the 2018 inductees to the Hall of Fame. Four agricultural leaders have been chosen to enter the Hall of Fame this year. They are Alfonso Fanjul, J. Pepe Fanjul, Lowell Loadholtz and Harold K. Mikell. These four men have dedicated their lives …
What Is the International Citrus Business Conference?
The International Citrus Business Conference is quickly approaching! Organized by Morris Agribusiness Services and AgNet Media, the conference will feature a range of topics from citrus greening research, to marketing fresh oranges and foreign competition. Allen Morris of Morris Agribusiness Services described the event: Registration for the International Citrus Business Conference is open! For more information, or to register, click …
Alabama Beekeeping Symposium Date Set
The 23rd Annual Beekeeping Symposium will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center. Doors will open at 8 a.m. According to a press release from Alabama A&M University and Auburn University, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will be hosting the event. The symposium will consist of a variety programs from industry professionals throughout …