(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – In 2006 an expert panel was formed with members from select International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) member countries. The panel, named the Social, Environmental and Economic Performance (SEEP) of Cotton Production, was created as a result of deliberations during the ICAC’s 65th Plenary Meeting that year. The objective of the panel was to provide objective, science-based information …
ABAC Career Day to be Held Nov 16
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will hold their Career Connections for Agriculture, Horticulture & Natural Resources on November 16, 2010. And Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Tim Marshall, says the second annual career day is not just for those employers who currently have positions open. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
FL Receives Significant USDA Funds for Specialty Crops
USDA has awarded block grants to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops and The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will receive $4,797,413.00 for their efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Twenty Years of National Organic Legislation
2010 marks the 20th anniversary of the original passing of the National Organic Law and Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kathleen Merrigan says that the industry has changed drastically over that time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
National Farm Safety and Health Week
September 19-25, 2010 will be celebrated as National Farm Safety and Health Week. This year’s theme is “ATVs: Work Smart. Ride Safe.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …
No Disaster Aid for Peanuts
USDA released a summary of the 2009 agricultural disaster assistance which includes various crops, but one that many Southeastern growers noticed right away was missing is peanuts, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
FL FSA Programs for Cattle Producers
State Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Florida, Tim Manning, wants to remind livestock producers about three programs that may be able to help them when facing certain disasters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida’s Cattle Industry
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about Florida’s Cattle Industry. More information about the industry is available on the web site of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
Citrus Commissioners Discuss FDOC Move to 4-Day Work Week
Florida Citrus Commissioner Vic Story tells why he voiced concern about the Florida Department of Citrus’ recent move to a 40-hour work week; Commission Chairman George Streetman tells where the issue stands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Troubled Gulf
The gulf region is under mounting stress. Not just from the oil spill disaster. What is it? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …