During this past weekend’s Fresh Summit Convention and Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, the Produce Marketing Association launched its Disney produce promotion. Sabrina Hill explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Don’t Pack a Pest Campaign
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the “Don’t Pack a Pest” campaign which increases the awareness of protecting Florida’s agriculture industry from invasive pests that may be brought in by travelers. Download Audio To learn more click, Don’t Pack a Pest. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, …
Citrus Grower Trying Pomegranates as Alternative
Joseph Alexander explains why the group of citrus growers he works for is trying pomegranates and other crops, and offers advice for citrus growers who try growing pomegranates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
FFA Members Amplify Their Voices at 88th National FFA Convention & Expo
From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Oct. 26, 2015/National FFA Organization) – This week, FFA members from across the country will arrive in Louisville, Ky., to celebrate the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo. It is a time when students, advisors and guests will celebrate the top achievers in the organization, give back to the community and work together …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 23, 2015
In our weekly recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at some of the stories from this week’s 38th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo, discuss what record low numbers for Florida Citrus production could mean for consumers, and how a lost sheep returned to set a new record. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida …
Friday’s News from Fresh Summit 2015
From the Produce Marketing Association: Atlanta, Ga. — During the annual State of the Industry presentation, PMA CEO Bryan Silbermann and PMA President Cathy Burns touched on a number of trends that are driving change in the produce and floral industries – ranging from shifts in consumer buying behavior highlighted by the association’s research practice; advances in approaches to attracting …
TOTAL Survey Numbers
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently conducted what is called the Tenant, Ownership, and Transition of Agricultural Land, or TOTAL survey. Hubert Hamer with NASS explains what it’s all about. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Citrus Grower Executive Reacts to Disappointing Outlook
A Florida Department of Citrus outlook recently projected that, in probably the worst case, the state’s orange crop could shrink to a meager 27 million boxes in 10 years. Andy Taylor, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Peace River Citrus Products, reacts. Taylor also addresses the difficulty some have in deciding to plant new citrus trees in the …
Florida Citrus and the Consumer Market
Cathy Isom lets us know what record low numbers for Florida citrus production could mean for consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …
Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on Passage of Water Policy Bill by Committee on State Affairs
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today issued the following statement regarding the passage of a key water policy bill by the Florida House of Representative’s Committee on State Affairs. The Committee on State Affairs unanimously passed SAC 1, which was brought forth by Chair Matt Caldwell. The Senate …