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Florida Issues Emergency Order to Ensure Santa Claus’ Christmas Eve Arrival Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced a festive and symbolic move to protect holiday traditions across the Sunshine State. The state of Florida has issued Emergency Order 2025-CHRISTMAS, officially clearing the way for Santa Claus to deliver presents without permits, approvals, paperwork, or government authorization. The emergency …
Alabama Agriculture Project Brings Christmas Trees and Holiday Joy to Marines in North Carolina The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has announced a heartwarming outcome from one of its efforts to strengthen and modernize Christmas tree production across the state. A research project conducted in partnership with Auburn University has resulted in the donation of more than 200 Christmas …
Georgia Milk Producers Prepare for Annual Dairy Conference in Savannah Georgia milk producers are gearing up for one of the premier dairy industry events in the Southeast as the Georgia Dairy Conference returns to Savannah next month. Scheduled for January 19th through the 21st, the annual conference brings together dairy professionals from across Georgia and well beyond for three days …
Agricultural Research Innovations: Feeding the World and Driving Economic Growth Innovations in agricultural research are literally feeding the world. Today, each farm in the United States produces enough food to feed over 160 people—more than three times the number supported by the average farm in 1960. While the dedication and grit of farmers are certainly a factor, technological advancements in …
EPA OIG Audit Raises Alarms Over $38 Billion in Grants Issued With Little Oversight The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released the results of a major audit examining EPA grants distributed during the Biden Administration, revealing significant concerns about oversight and accountability. According to the audit, more than $38 billion in grants were awarded with …
By Robin Loftin In 2023, when the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo was forced to leave the Lee Civic Center and Fort Myers, AgNet Media shared your disappointment. Like many of you, we hoped and prayed that one day we would have the opportunity to return. Today, we are thrilled to announce that those prayers have been answered. The 2026 …
New Pratt Industries Facility Brings Manufacturing and Agricultural Benefits to Georgia Earlier this month, Pratt Industries officially opened a new box manufacturing facility in Georgia, marking a significant investment in American manufacturing and rural economic development. The facility is expected to have a far-reaching impact on agriculture, forestry, and job creation across the state and the Southeast. We caught up …
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Advances, Bringing New Opportunities for Dairy Producers The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act earlier this week, sending the legislation to President Trump’s desk for his signature. If signed into law, the bill would mark a major change in school nutrition policy and could provide a meaningful boost …
Hog Market Watches Quarterly Report Amid Light Holiday Trading With Christmas approaching next Thursday, there is not much in the way of new information influencing the grain or livestock markets. Holiday schedules are beginning to thin out trading activity, and market participants are largely positioning ahead of upcoming reports rather than making aggressive moves. One notable exception this week is …
Farm Service Agency Shares Details on Upcoming Bridge Assistance Payments With bridge assistance payments to farmers expected soon, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing more insight into how those payments will be calculated and distributed. We sat down with Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce to discuss what producers can expect as the program moves closer to …
