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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
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. …
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 ContentFlorida …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
Agriculture Being Showcased in Georgia Grown Building
The annual Georgia National Fair is underway in Perry, and Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black invites everyone to come and see what all agriculture has to offer in the Georgia Grown building. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Obama Signs Pre-Storm Emergency Order for Florida
From The News Service of Florida: President Barack Obama signed an order Thursday to coordinate supplies and equipment for Florida in advance of Hurricane Matthew. Gov. Rick Scott, who requested the pre-storm relief, including water, food and tarps, said after the order was signed that Florida will need more federal aid. “I am asking the President for additional generators and …
Peanut Stocks and Processing Report
From Tyron Spearman’s Peanut Marketing News: USDA’s Peanut Stocks and Processing Report was released September 29, 2016 for the month of August 2016, the 1st month of the new marketing year. Peanut stocks in commercial storage as of August 31, 2016 totaled 1.25 billion pounds equivalent farmer stock, compared to 1.46 billion pounds last year, DOWN 14.4%. This total includes …