NASS to Release Locally Grown Marketing Survey This Fall

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) will be releasing the results of a new survey this fall. Jim Ewing, director of the Southeast Region for NASS, says this one is a locally grown marketing survey. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

President Obama Signs Global Food Security Act

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release

President Barack Obama has signed the Global Food Security Act of 2016, S.1252. This bill requires the President to develop and implement a Global Food Security Strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition. President Obama made these comments during Wednesday’s White House Summit on Global Development. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

Celebrate Florida Agriculture and Natural Resources by Cheering on the Gators

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Farmers, ranchers, landscapers – and everyone in between – are invited to celebrate Agriculture and Gardening Day at the University of Florida’s homecoming football game, Oct. 15, 2016. UF Athletics and the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are hosting the event and offering discounted tickets to anyone connected to agriculture …

Shade Plants

Dan General

No shade, no problem. Cathy Isom tells us about the crops that don’t need a lot of light to thrive in our gardens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …

Florida Farm Bureau Supports GMO Labeling Bill

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Technology

Both the U.S. House and Senate did pass the mandatory GMO labeling bill before starting their summer recess, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is already working on the rulemaking process. Janell Hendren, national affairs coordinator for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says they are happy to support the bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

Appointments to Serve on the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commissions

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Equine, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: The Ex Officio Committee for the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commissions met on Tuesday, July 11, 2016, to make the following appointments to serve on the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commissions: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Drought Resistant Plants

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Cathy Isom tells us about some plants that can make your garden thrive with very little water. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

The Rescue Dogs that Protect Florida’s $120 Billion Agriculture Industry

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Protecting Florida’s $120 billion agriculture industry requires an integrated approach, including the expertise of several four-legged helpers. During the dog days of summer, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is showcasing its lesser-known staff members—rescue dogs trained to detect invasive pests and disease. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Alabama’s Best Steak Contest Is Underway

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

We told you last week that Alabama’s Best Steak Contest was about to take place again, and in the weekly beef checkoff report, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says it is underway. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Agriculture Watching National Political Conventions

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The Republican National Convention continues today in Cleveland, Ohio and many in agriculture fear there will be quite a bit of anti-trade talk during this week’s event. They are also are looking for Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …