The 2016 Commodity Classic opened today in New Orleans, as the annual event is where farmers discover what’s new and innovative and of course grower education is a huge part of it. AgNet Media’s Sabrina Hill is there and has this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Farmers and Ranchers ‘Thank a Consumer’ at Commodity Classic
From the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance: CHESTERFIELD, Mo., (March 3, 2016) – Henry Ford, Founder of Ford Motor Company, said it best: “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” And the first step to coming together is showing appreciation for your customers. In agriculture, our customers are the people who eat, wear and …
Florida House Backs Everglades ‘Legacy’ Bill
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: The House voted 117-1 on Wednesday to approve its version of the “Legacy Florida” bill (HB 989), which would provide 10 years of funding for Everglades restoration. The measure will now have to be negotiated with the Senate. The House proposal would provide at least Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …
Foreign Trade
Everett Griner talks about the essential, but costly, foreign trade 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 …
Calling All Shooters to First Annual IRCL River Fun Shoot!
AgNet Media joins the Indian River Citrus League (IRCL) to invite all of our shooting friends to the first annual River Fun Shoot. The 100-target fun shoot will take place Saturday, March 19 at Quail Creek Plantation in Okeechobee. Registration is at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Click the banner below for the reservation form. Sponsored …
Getting Garden Ready
What you can do now to get your garden ready for Spring. 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 …
GMO Bill Moves Out of Agriculture Committee
Yesterday the Senate Agriculture Committee passed a GMO labeling bill by Chairman Pat Roberts of Kansas by a vote of 14 to 6. It heads now to the Senate floor, where it faces an uphill battle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …
Bayer AgVocacy Forum: Be an #AgVocate
The 2016 AgVocacy Forum, sponsored by Bayer is underway in New Orleans today. Representatives from agriculture and consumer media are hearing from thought leaders in science, nutrition and sustainable food production at the invitation-only event. AgNet Media’s News Director Sabrina Hill is at the event, and talks with Rob Schrick, Bayer CropScience horticulture manager. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
Florida Preserves Record 2,500 Acres of Environmentally Sensitive Land
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Board of Trustees, which includes Governor Rick Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam, unanimously approved the conservation of more than 2,500 acres of environmentally sensitive land on the S.Y. Hartt ranch in Highlands County. …
Florida Fertilizer and Agrochemical Association Watching Legislature
Mary Hartney of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrochemical Association recently talked with Southeast AgNet Tallahassee intern Alex Lucas about an issue they have been tracking closely during this year’s Florida Legislative session. 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 …