GAC Working on Cleaning Up Water Permitting Records

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia

For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says the big news remains water and Governor Perdue’s much anticipated water legislation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA: Listening for Ideas About Rural Jobs Creation

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar

About 50 people from around Florida gathered at Florida Farm Bureau (FFB) headquarters in Gainesville for a listening session about rural job creation, where USDA Rural Development and Farm Service Agency officials listened to ideas from all attending. Posing a list of questions to the crowd, FFBF President John Hoblick moderated the session as various attendees spoke their minds. Naturally, …

Food Safety Important to All Commodities

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

David Gombas, Senior Vice President for Food Safety and Technology for the United Fresh Produce Association, says farmers need to be aware of pending legislation that will ultimately affect all sectors of agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Bug Love

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Well it’s the time of year that people plan grand expressions of love for their sweethearts. But what about the rest of nature? Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Beef Council Meets – Approves Upcoming 2010 Promotions

Gary Cooper Beef, Cattle, Florida, General

Florida Beef Council members meeting in Kissimmee mid week reviewed and approved a number of beef promotions and outreach activities upcoming. Thanks to producer checkoff dollars, targeted beef promotions will include media outreach and professional interaction with chefs, dietitians, foodservice and educational communities. One special feature promotion will include a weeks-long radio and event promotion and a regional “iron chef” …

New School Menus

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

It’s just not like it used to be. Today there is healthier, tastier foods being served in our school lunchrooms. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NOAA Climate Service Proposed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

A reorganization of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been proposed in order to feature a new climate service that would provide information on how global warming will affect everything from drought to sea levels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

The Scent of a Flower

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops

A team of researchers at the University of Florida have uncovered some of the genes that control the complex mixture of chemicals that comprise a flower’s scent, opening new ways of “turning up” and “tuning” a flower’s aromatic compounds to produce desired fragrances. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

FL Concerns with Pets from Haiti

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Equine, Florida, General, Livestock

The tragedy in Haiti a few weeks ago has kept many busy with relief efforts, but Florida State Veterinarian Dr. Tom Holt says there are concerns when it comes to animals from that country coming here. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024