Florida Commission Shoots Down 2016 Bear Hunt

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Industry News Release

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER EASTPOINT, June 22, 2016………. Florida’s growing bear population will be out of the hunting crosshairs for this year. But a one-year pause may simply help the state build a better case for a hunt in 2017. After hours of objections from animal-rights advocates and support from hunters, the Florida Fish and …

Home Preserving

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about home preserving foods increasing in today’s Agri View. 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 BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

Garden Décor

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

A good garden can and should be about a lot more than growing flowers or food. Cathy Isom tells us about some useful things besides plants that will spruce up your garden. 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 BoardJanuary …

UF Survey Shows Most Floridians Want to Know More about Genetically Modified Foods

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Industry News Release

From the University of Florida/IFAS: By: Ashley McLeod GAINESVILLE, Fla. — While almost half of Floridians acknowledge buying genetically modified foods, a recent survey by the Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Florida reveals that most people want to know much more about those foods. “The study shows that Floridians believe they …

A Little Bit of Progress in Lifting Trade Barriers with Cuba

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The number two official at the Agriculture Department says U.S. farmers may be one step closer to seeing trade restrictions with Cuba lifted. Gary Crawford has the first part of the story. Play 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 BoardJanuary …

FAA to Allow Commercial Drone Use

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

On Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a rule that will allow the use of drones commercially, including for agricultural purposes. The FAA rule limits most small commercial drone operations to daylight hours and requires operators to get certified every two years. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Possible Compromise Near on National GMO Labeling Law

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The ranking Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee, Michigan’s Debbie Stabenow, says lawmakers are getting “close” to reaching a deal on GMO labeling. Stabenow told Politico she and the committee’s chair, Kansas Republican Pat Roberts, are “narrowing the issues” surrounding GMO labeling legislation. Stabenow says she and Roberts are Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

GMO Law

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about GMO labeling becoming law of the land in today’s Agri View. 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 BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

Fertilizer from Banana Peel

Dan Alabama, Environment, Florida, General, Georgia

More than 100 billion bananas are eaten every year in the world, making them the fourth most popular agricultural product. Cathy Isom tells us about the popular fruit also known as some of the best fertilizer for your garden. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

Georgia Grown at the James Beard House

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Georgia Grown was able to really celebrate the start of summer as it was invited to a return visit to the James Beard House in New York this past weekend. The Georgia-grown menu was a showcase of the Peach State’s agricultural bounty and the culinary talents of its great chefs. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black was pleased with the special …