As cleanup for many in Florida is underway after Hurricane Matthew, many in the citrus industry are reporting only minor damage. Heavy winds did cause some fruit drop in the Indian River citrus area. But according to Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows, the amount of drop was “not catastrophic.” Meadows said some Indian River growers and packers told Mutual …
‘Come home’ to UF-UF/IFAS Agriculture and Gardening Day, Oct. 15
From the University of Florida/IFAS By: Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Agriculture and natural resources interests are invited to come home to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and see some informative exhibits during Agriculture and Gardening Day Oct. 15, outside The Swamp. “Come home” because it’s homecoming weekend at UF, and the Gators are playing …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: National Farm to School Month
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the National Farm to School Month and what Florida is doing to better connect our farmers and schools. Download Audio To learn more about National Farm to School Month, click here. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 07, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, for many along the East coast it has been all eyes on Hurricane Matthew and a lot of our coverage the past few days has centered around it. But we also have information about a big annual Livestock Summit that has been taking place over in Europe this week. …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending October 7th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Obama Promises ‘Cooperation’ in Hurricane Response
From The News Service of Florida: President Barack Obama promised “strong cooperation” between federal, state and local governments in response to Hurricane Matthew as it churned off northeastern Florida on Friday. “FEMA has worked diligently to pre-position resources, assets, water, food, commodities,” Obama said in comments from the Oval Office on Friday. “And as the hurricane moves north, Sponsored ContentWhat …
Learning about the Peanut Industry
A group of folks were in Georgia this week to learn more about the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Fresh Summit Still Plans to Hold Event Next Week
The Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo is scheduled to take place next week in Orlando, Florida. But some wonder if Hurricane Matthew will change those plans. According to Kathy Means, vice president of industry relations for PMA, the event is still on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
National Cotton Council Focusing on Passage of Ag Appropriations Bill
Prior to recessing until after the Presidential election in November, the House and Senate did pass a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government for a few more weeks. Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, says the CR is good until December 9th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …
Ag Producers Suffering Storm Damage Encouraged to Contact FSA
Many folks along the East Coast have been or are currently being impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini is encouraging farmers and ranchers who suffer damage to their operations to contact their local FSA office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024