Statement by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam

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Statement on the Ten-Year Anniversary of 9/11: “Ten years ago, our country came under attack by individuals seeking to destroy America and the freedoms we enjoy. But instead of tearing us down, we became stronger in the face of adversity. Brave firefighters, police officers and extraordinary citizens rushed toward danger, sacrificing their own lives to help fellow Americans. Today, I …

Counties in Georgia and Neighboring States Declared as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 150 counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to an ongoing drought and excessive heat that has damaged thousands of acres of crops. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Chambliss Applauds Drought Disaster Declaration

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Weather

Today, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., applauded Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s decision to declare 150 drought-stricken counties in Georgia disaster areas, as requested by Gov. Nathan Deal. Since April 2011, many parts of Georgia have experienced extreme weather conditions and suffered numerous crop losses. With the USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation, Georgia farmers will be able to apply for emergency …

UGA Cotton Field Day Helps Exemplify the Power of Research

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Bulloch County cotton producer and new Georgia Cotton Commission board member, Lee Cromley was one of many who attended UGA’s Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day in Tifton yesterday where he was impressed with all the research efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Peanut Agronomist has Important Harvest Message

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University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist Dr. John Beasley has what he called a critically important message for growers before they start harvesting peanuts this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

UGA Holds Cotton-Peanut Day

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The University of Georgia Cotton and Peanut Research Field day took place near Tifton today as Tyron Spearman was there and has this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Frustration with FTA Delay Growing in Other Countries

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The frustration over the delay of the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and Korea is extending across our borders. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Food Allergies by the Numbers

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According to a recent study more U.S. children under the age of 18 have a food allergy than previously estimated. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024