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Long Takes Over as Georgia Farm Bureau President
When Zippy Duvall took the reigns as the new American Farm Bureau Federation president, Gerald Long of Bainbridge, Georgia became the new Georgia Farm Bureau president. I recently caught up with Long who told me this was a big change in his life. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Water Projects Splits Senate GOP Leaders
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM SAUNDERS THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 3, 2016………. In a move that caused a clash among Republican leaders, the Senate budget committee Wednesday approved spending $7.5 million for a project to address what lawmakers say is an environmental “emergency” in areas around Lake Okeechobee. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …
Florida State Fair Opens Thursday
The annual Florida State Fair opens Thursday in Tampa, and various state officials will be on hand to kick off this year’s event. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and Attorney General Bondi will open the event with first responders by “flipping the switch” to turn on the lights of the midway. They will then join local farmers, ranchers and …
Syngenta, ChemChina Deal Looks Imminent
ChemChina Offers $43 Billion in Cash to Acquire Syngenta ChemChina, the largest chemical corporation in China, offers $43 billion in cash to acquire Syngenta. The company says it supports the acquisition, a deal that will help modernize agriculture in China and help secure a food chain for the future. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …
Florida Legislature Recognizes Farm Credit System
The nation’s Farm Credit system was created 100 years ago, when Woodrow Wilson signed the act that established the farm credit system. It was designed to provide consistent access to credit for farmers and ranchers in rural communities. And that fact was recognized this week during the Florida Legislative session. Southeast AgNet’s Tallahassee intern Alex Lucas talked with Dennis Carlton …
Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show is Next Week
The annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show will be held Thursday, Feb. 11th at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, located on Hwy. 231 South in Dothan, Alabama. Sponsored by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association and the Florida Peanut Producers Association, the one-day event offers farmers a full day to view the products and services of more than 80 exhibitors and a …
Statement from Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black on Iowa Caucus Results
From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: When it comes to election results in this race or any other for that matter, it is not so much about the “who”, but the “what.” I hope going forward the candidates will dare to articulate a consistent message about rural America. We need specifics, not sound bites, about where the candidates stand on …
Florida Ag Hall of Fame is Next Week
The University of Florida/IFAS wants to congratulate this year’s inductees into the Florida Ag Hall of Fame. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, says there are four deserving folks that will be inducted on February 9 in Tampa. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Still Working to Help Cotton Industry
We told you recently the request by cotton producers that USDA qualify cottonseed for the Price Loss Coverage and Agricultural Risk Coverage safety net programs is still being studied. Vice President of Washington operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley, says it’s an issue they continue to work on every day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The …