Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo will deliver the fresh produce and floral industry’s best innovations, networking and professional education—plus the largest Fresh Summit expo ever—when it convenes October 14-16, in Orlando, Florida, USA. Attendees will find fresh product and business ideas at every turn, from education to the expo. To help convention goers get the …
Farm Economy Slumping into Fourth Quarter 2016
A report this week by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City shows the farm economy slumping into the fourth quarter of the year. The bank says the U.S. farm economy weakened further in the third quarter despite an upward revision to farm income projections by the Department of Agriculture. Following a brief rebound in crop prices in the second …
Lawmakers and Lobbyists Continue Efforts with WOTUS
Agriculture lawmakers and lobbyists charge that the Environmental Protection Agency’s continued efforts to enforce its Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, is endangering the very practice of farming. A California farmer has decided to take on the EPA in court over Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Good Crowd at FFVA 73rd Annual Convention
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association is holding their 73rd Annual Convention this week at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida. Lisa Lochridge, FFVA director of public affairs, says they are having a great meeting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …
Examples of New UAS Rule Exemptions
The Federal Aviation Administration’s new operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems became effective one month ago. But agriculture producers and other users of unmanned aerial systems can apply for a waiver or exemption from some parts of the new rule. Rod Bain has more information about those exemptions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Ag Community Reminded to Get Tickets for UF Homecoming Game
AgNet Media, University of Florida Athletics and the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) reminds everyone in the ag community that if you have yet to purchase tickets for the 2016 Agriculture and Gardening Day at UF, when the Gators play University of Missouri Tigers at UF’s homecoming football game, now is the time to do so. That big …
Ranch Rodeo Finals and Cowboy Heritage Festival is This Weekend
The Ranch Rodeo State Finals and Cowboy Heritage Festival is coming up this weekend, September 30-October 1 at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. The rodeo performances will be at 7 pm and will feature 16 ranch teams. Events include saddle bronc riding, colt riding, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
Peanut Harvest Continues
In the weekly crop report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the amount of peanut acres harvested across the Southeast is steadily climbing. Tyron Spearman has the updated numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Producers Encouraged to Get BQA Certified
Florida beef and dairy producers are being encouraged to become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified for free. Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council says you can do so online now through November 13. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …
FFVA Holding 73rd Annual Convention
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association is holding their 73rd Annual Convention this week as it kicks off Wednesday at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples. The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association is the state’s leading full-service specialty crop organization, serving Florida’s grower-shipper community since 1943. FFVA’s mission is to enhance the business and competitive environment for Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …