Agriculture Groups Eyeing Next Farm Bill

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

Farm groups are already looking ahead to the next farm bill. Agriculture and commodity groups are starting meetings regarding issues facing agriculture that the groups deem important for the next farm bill, expected in 2018. 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 …

Sunshine State’s Farmer of the Year

Dan Florida, General, Industry News Release

Miami-Dade County Man Named Sunshine State’s Farmer of the Year A Homestead tomato producer and packer has received a prestigious honor for his business success and his contributions to his community. Earlier this month a panel of judges selected Paul J. DiMare as Florida’s top farmer for 2016. Officially titled the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Ag Expo Florida Farmer of the Year, the …

ITC Report Shows Economic Benefit of TPP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork

On Wednesday, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) released its report on the economic benefit of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to the U.S. economy. The ITC report noted the U.S. agriculture sector will increase output if TPP is passed. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

Butterfly and Pollinator Garden

Dan Alabama, Environment, Florida, General, Georgia

How to build a butterfly and pollinator garden in seven steps Monarch butterflies and pollinators are in trouble. You can help by planting a pollinator garden! You can plant a garden anywhere – your yard, school, church, business or even in a pot for your front steps. A simple, native flower garden will attract beautiful butterflies to your yard and …

Women Farm Operators

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about the decline of women operators in agriculture 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 …

Updated Foodkeeper App

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Technology

The USDA’s Foodkeeper app is a handy way of finding out on your smartphone or tablet if those leftovers are safe to eat. Cathy Isom fills us in about the changes coming to the mobile app that tells us how long we can keep and safely eat food. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

Reactions to EPA’s Proposed 2017 Renewable Volume Obligation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release

Growth Energy and National Corn Growers Association Releases Concerning EPA’s Proposed 2017 Renewable Volume Obligation From Growth Energy: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released proposed 2017 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The conventional biofuel amount of 14.8 billion gallons is an increase from 14.5 billion gallons in 2016, but Sponsored ContentFlorida …

New Report Supports GMO’s Amid Labeling Debate

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

A new report by the National Academies of Sciences released Tuesday concludes that genetically modified organisms cause no more health problems for people than other foods. 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 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

ASTA Hoping for Uniform Labeling Policy

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

Genetically modified organism labeling continues to be a hot topic for many, and it’s an issue that continues to be a major focus for the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). Association CEO Andy Lavigne explains why. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Invasive Imports

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about landscape plants affected by imported invasive diseases 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 …