Peanut Leadership Academy Class X

Dan Education, Industry News Release, News from Our Sponsors, Peanuts

Twenty-three peanut growers and sheller representatives from across the Southeast, Texas and Virginia-Carolina area began Class X of the Peanut Leadership Academy Dec. 12-14, 2016, in Miramar Beach, Florida. The Peanut Leadership Academy is hosted by the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation and is a cooperative effort between Syngenta Crop Protection, the American Peanut Shellers Association and grower organizations. The program …

A Big Opportunity for a Florida University and Community

Randall Weiseman Education, Florida, General

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has transferred a large Florida research facility it had closed in 2012 to Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. And in a story from Gary Crawford, the university has big plans for that site. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

National 4-H Council, American Farm Bureau Federation Establish Partnership

Dan Education, Industry News Release

Promote Agriculture Education and Connect Young People to Careers of Tomorrow Leaders of National 4-H Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation announced a newly established partnership during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two groups. Recognizing the need to support agricultural education and highlight the impact ag plays in our daily lives, National 4-H Council and …

America’s Youth Convention

Dan Agri View, Education

Everett Griner talks about America’s foremost youth meeting in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Agriculture Curriculum

Dan Agri View, Education

Everett Griner talks about educating our youth on agriculture in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Preparing Veterans for Ag Careers

Dan Education, General

Cathy Isom tells us about a first-of-its-kind program for veterans looking for careers in farming. That’s coming up on “This Land of Ours.” Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 28, 2016

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Cattle, Education, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Trade, Weather

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at a new nationwide presidential poll involving farmers and ranchers, provide information about an upcoming event for Southeast cattle producers, talk about drought conditions affecting pastures, TPP, Halloween peanut candy Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Florida to Hold Natural Resource Meeting about Farm Bill Programs

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Education, Environment, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

In an effort to assist agricultural producers in meeting their land management goals while protecting our natural resources, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will hold a State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting on November 15th in Gainesville. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

How to Be an Advocate for Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Education, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Ag advocacy is the act of informing individuals who may not be familiar with the story of agriculture about agricultural practices. There are many ways to be an advocate for agriculture, also known as an “agvocate”. During the 89th National FFA Convention & Expo this past week, a student workshop was held where the seven ways to be an effective …

Florida Student Is New 2016-2017 National FFA Secretary

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Education, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Technology

The 89th National FFA Convention and Expo wrapped up this past weekend in Indianapolis and the 2016-2017 National FFA officer team was announced. One of those members is from Florida, as Victoria Harris, a biology major at the University of Florida, will serve as national secretary. Bryce Doeschot talked with her about being a new national FFA officer and about …