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The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s 82nd Annual Convention brought growers and agricultural leaders together in Naples for three days focused not only on the issues facing Florida agriculture today, but also on preparing industry leaders for what comes next. From federal policy and geopolitical developments to consumer trends and leadership, this year’s convention tackled issues that can have a …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association strives to educate industry professionals about the beef industry. Michael Smith with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is here to tell us more about their Beef 101 classes. “Yeah, so this is something that kind of follows the traditional school year. We host this program with our friends there at Auburn University at the Meat Sciences Lab. …
ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper recently announced the first confirmed detection of pasture mealybug (Heliococcus summervillei) in Georgia. The detection was confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Aug. 5, in Decatur County, Georgia. Pasture mealybug is an invasive insect that primarily affects annual and perennial warm-season grasses and poses a significant threat to …
Landowners in Northeast Florida will have an opportunity to connect directly with agricultural, conservation and natural resource professionals during the upcoming Clay Landowners Workshop on Friday, September 11, in Green Cove Springs. The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Godbold Extension Building off State Road 16. The event is designed for landowners in Clay …
AgroLiquid is expanding its presence in the Southeast with a new manufacturing facility in Lake City, Florida, designed to improve product availability and service for growers throughout the region. Nick Bancroft with AgroLiquid said the Lake City location expands the company’s nationwide manufacturing footprint with the goal of reaching growers within roughly two days from the time an order is …
A federal court ruling has created new uncertainty for agricultural employers who rely on the H-2A guestworker program, although growers should not expect an immediate change to the wages they are currently paying. A federal district court in California has ruled that the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2025 methodology for calculating H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates, commonly known as AEWRs, …
The Birth of the Gasoline-Powered Tractor Modern agriculture depends on powerful, efficient machinery, but that revolution began with one inventor’s breakthrough in the late 19th century. In 1892, John Froelich, working alongside a friend, developed the first successful gasoline-powered engine designed for agricultural use, laying the foundation for the modern tractor industry. Unlike the steam-powered machines that dominated farming at …
After months of negotiations, Congress is preparing to take another significant step toward a new Farm Bill. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman has scheduled a committee markup of the Agricultural Act of 2026 for Thursday morning. During the markup, senators will review the legislation, debate proposed amendments and decide whether to send the bill to the full Senate for …
For years, conversations surrounding Florida citrus have often centered on challenges: HLB, hurricanes, freezes and shrinking production. But today, there is a different feeling taking hold across the industry. That renewed sense of optimism will be on full display at the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Aug. 12-13 in Fort Myers, where the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) is returning …
By Clint Thompson Farming is a Circus! That was the theme this week at the Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City Beach. With all that growers have to deal with to produce a crop and remain sustainable, the peanut business can be a circus of challenges at times. The Southern Peanut Growers Conference, which started on Tuesday and was …
