Bayer CropScience Donates $1.1 Million for Produce Sustainability

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

Bayer CropScience Donates $1.1 Million to United Fresh Research & Education Foundation to Create the Center for Global Produce Sustainability – Collaboration demonstrates company’s commitment to sustainability… LAS VEGAS — Bayer CropScience LP believes strongly in its commitment to protecting tomorrow today through its sustainability efforts. John Smith, director of the Horticulture Region for Bayer CropScience, presented Tom Lovelace, United …

FL Congressman Putnam Calls for Aggressive Effort to Save Citrus

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

This just in late today from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam’s Washington D C office: WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today told a U.S. House panel that the federal government must dramatically increase the amount of funding it is providing if it is to save America’s citrus crop from a disease known as “citrus greening.” Putnam spoke on behalf of …

New Antimicrobial Wash

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry, Vegetables

A new technology that kills pathogens on food has been licensed to the maker of FIT Fruit and Vegetable Wash, a product currently used by consumers and the food service industry. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NCC Salutes Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

The National Cotton Council put out this release this morning in recognition of Earth Day…. MEMPHIS – In recognition of Earth Day, the National Cotton Council emphasizes that the U.S. industry continues to make strides in sustainable cotton production and processing with the overall goal of improving environmental quality. NCC Chairman Jay Hardwick, a northeast Louisiana cotton producer, said as …

Earth Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan is celebrating Earth Day by promoting healthy food, people and communities as she unveils and expands “The People’s Garden’ during USDA’s first Farm to Fork Festival on the National Mall. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Saying Thank-you to Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, General, Livestock

As many celebrate Earth Day, here is a letter that all should read from Steve McDonald, President of the Alabama Cattlmen’s Association (pdf file) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Alabama Working Towards Agri-Tourism Association

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Hassey Brooks with the Alabama Department of Agriculture says progress is being made towards efforts to form an Alabama Agri-Tourism Association. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Revised Form I-9 & Employment Eligibility Verification Reminder

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

This reminder in today from Gene McAvoy, County Extension Director, Regional Vegetable Agent IV, UF/IFAS Hendry County Extension, LaBelle, Florida 33935 Revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Effective April 3, 2009 Introduction U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a reminder that effective April 3, 2009, all U.S. employers are required to use the revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, …