“Fresh From Florida” Chicken Promoted to Floridians

Gary Cooper Florida, General, Poultry

TALLAHASSEE (FL Dept of Agriculture) — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is teaming up with Pilgrim’s Pride, a North Florida poultry processor, to let Florida consumers know they can choose chicken that is fresh and local, produced right here in the Sunshine State. Shoppers at Sam’s Clubs across Florida can now look for the colorful “Fresh from …

AL Ag Commissioner Candidates Speak on Water Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops

With Alabama primaries coming up Tuesday, June 1, 2010, the four Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries candidates recently took part in a forum at the Alabama Agribusiness Council meeting, were they were asked about how they would address water issues in relation to production agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

President Obama Discussing Immigration and Energy

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

President Obama discussed priorities for the remainder of the year with the Senate Republican Conference earlier this week. Where he asked for their cooperation in finishing work on measures to help create jobs and improve the economy. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

House and Senate not Agreeing on Tax Extenders Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, General, Livestock

A Tax Extenders bill is currently moving through the house that includes a one-year retroactive extension of the biodiesel tax incentive and 1.5-billion dollars in crop loss disaster assistance. However, Senate Republicans are preparing an alternative bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Holds Regional Communications Seminars for State FSAs

Gary Cooper Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA Farm Service Agency state leaders and communications personnel are holding a series of regional meetings around the country focused on communicating effectively in a changing media world. This week’s meeting involves nine southeastern states and the meeting is being held in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to representing Farm Broadcasting on a media panel, I also had a chance to …

Opponents Hope For Truck Weight Hike Veto in Florida

Gary Cooper Florida, General

By KEITH LAING – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 25, 2010……….Opponents of increasing the amount of weight that trucks can carry on Florida roads are hoping a provision tucked into a transportation bill will tip the scales in favor of a veto from Gov. Charlie Crist. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Citrus Expo: Research to Real Life-Applying the Latest Citrus Science

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General, International

Citrus Expo 2010 is set for August 18-19 at Lee Civic Center near Ft. Myers, Florida. Citrus Expo has just sent its Seminar Program (pdf file) to the printer with the titles of one-and-a-half days of seminars to help growers transform research into real-life applications — today. No matter the size or location of your grove, you’ll learn how to …