Everett Griner talks about “Farmer of the Year” having new family meaning in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Lawmakers Pass ‘Legacy Florida’ Water Projects
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 11, 2016………. The House accepted a long-term Senate proposal to sink more than $250 million a year into Everglades restoration, the state’s natural springs and Lake Apopka, as the Legislature concluded its regular session Friday. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 11, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at continuing efforts to fight the EPA, another possible avenue to help cotton farmers, Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement Passage of Land and Water Conservation Bill
The 2016 Florida Regular Legislative Session ended at 6:45pm Friday after the House and Senate passed an $82.3 billion budget and a flurry of other bills From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding the Florida Legislature’s passage of House Bill 989, a bill …
Georgia General Assembly Discussing Budget
We told you last week that there are only a handful of session dates left for the Georgia General Assembly to finalize things for the 2016 session, and as we get close to the end, the budget takes up a lot of those discussions. Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Bryan Tolar says there have been talks concerning budget issues that will affect …
Florida Holding Small Farms Conference
Farmers or those who aspire to grow fruits and vegetables crops can attend the third University of Florida F/IFAS Regional Small Farms Conference on April 1-2 in Fort Myers, Florida. The UF/IFAS Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Extension Team will host the conference at Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Georgia Cotton Producers Approve Continuation of Georgia Cotton Assessment
From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Georgia cotton farmers voted to renew the marketing order for Georgia cotton by passing the referendum with an 87% favorable vote. The affirmative vote renews the $1 bale assessment which funds the Georgia Cotton Commission. The Commission is charged by law with providing programs of research, promotion and education on behalf of Georgia cotton …
Hemp Research Bill Introduced in Alabama Legislature
A new bill of interest to agriculture was introduced this week during the 2016 Alabama Legislative Session in Montgomery. Leigha Cauthen, Executive Director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, tells us about the Hemp Research Bill along with an update on other action that took place. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Challenge 2050 Project
The University of Florida/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences proudly offers the Global Leadership & Change Certificate, for undergraduates at any level or degree program focused on the challenges associated with a growing population predicted to exceed nine billion by the year 2050. UF’s new president, Kent Fuchs (Fox), is excited about this Challenge 2050 opportunity for students. Download …
Citrus Industry This Week: Using Bactericides on Citrus; Crop Forecast Changes
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on everything you need to know about bactericides and the results of the latest citrus crop forecast. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …