Healthy Kids, Healthy Future

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

During the recently held Healthy Kids, Healthy Future Conference, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, promoted the use of partnerships to combat the issue of childhood obesity. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Commissioners Spotlight on Xtreme Cuisine Contest

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about a cooking contest that has been added to “Xtreme Cuisine,” a program which introduces kids around the state to the world of cooking and good nutrition. More information is available online by clicking on Xtreme Cuisine Cooking Contest. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …

Homemade Smokes

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

They might be cheaper, but Everett Griner tells us that they are also more hazardous. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Company Agrees to Raise Farm Worker Wages

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

(From “News Service of Florida” 9-25-09) Advocates for Florida tomato workers on Friday added the world’s largest contract food provider to the list of companies willing to spend more to improve workers’ wages. Meeting with U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis in Washington, D.C., the Coalition of Immokalee Workers announced an agreement with Compass Group in which the company would …

Food Safety

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

Everett Griner explains how this is a tightening for everyone. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FFB Ag in the Classroom Mini Grants

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

(Gainesville, Fla.) – The Florida Farm Bureau Federation reminds teachers that Oct. 2 is the deadline to apply for its Ag in the Classroom Mini-Grants. The grants are designed to assist educators with projects like Playground design and painting. Playground markings play a crucial role in promoting safety by defining play zones and providing visual cues for children. If you …

AL Supports “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food”

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Alabama Agriculture Commissioner, Ron Sparks, commends USDA’s efforts with the new Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Driving on Eggshells

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

Researchers have found a way to turn discarded eggshells into an alternative energy resource. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Bug and Beetle Invasion

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Today, Everett Griner discusses more destructive pest problems. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Citrus Processors and Subtropical Technology Conference Meeting

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General

The Citrus Processors and Subtropical Technology Conference Meeting is coming up next month: When: Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 Where: Citrus Research and Education Center, 700 Experiment Station Road, Lake Alfred, FL 33850 Time: Registration and coffee begin at 8:15 A.M., Program starts at 8:45 A.M. and ends at 4:00 P.M. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …