On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about legislation (called the K.I.D.S. Act) that would enable parents to create — and then freeze — credit files for their children. More information is available online by clicking on K.I.D.S. (Keeping I.D. Safe) Act. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. …
Elaine Turner named dean of UF’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
From The University of Florida: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida faculty member and administrator often lauded for her outstanding teaching skills has been named dean of the university’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Elaine Turner, senior associate dean for UF’s third -largest college, often known as CALS, has been interim dean of the school since early January, …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 28, 2014
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending March 28th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
University of Georgia to Hold Farm Bill Education Meetings
Georgia row crop farmers who want to know more about the new farm bill are encouraged to attend one of a series of meetings coordinated by University of Georgia agricultural economists. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
Benefits of Advancing Cotton Education Program
As a new crop season nears, cotton producers are encouraged to utilize the resources available in the National Cotton Council’s “Advancing Cotton Education” (ACE) program, as a way to enhance their crop production decisions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Alabama Freeze Does Minimal Damage to Peach Crop
Despite freezing temperatures earlier this week, Alabama farmers remain optimistic about this year’s peach crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
Producers Invited to Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention
Josh White with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association hopes cattle producers from across the state will attend the 53rd annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show April 2-5 in Perry. Download Audio For more information or to register click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
U.S. Sugar Producers File Antidumping, Subsidy Cases Against Mexico
WASHINGTON—America’s sugar producers today asked the United States government to take corrective action against Mexico’s sugar industry for dumping subsidized sugar onto the U.S. market and inflicting harm on U.S. growers and taxpayers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
Florida Cattlemen Concerns with Legislative Budgets
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, looks at some of the budget issues they have concerns with after both the Florida House and Senate finalized their versions this week in appropriations committees. Download Audio To see a copy of the letter sent to the Florida Senate Committee on Appropriations by the Florida Cattlemen’s Asscoiation click …