From the Produce Marketing Association: Santiago, Chile —Outgoing Produce Marketing Association Chile Country Council Chairman Miguel Allamand of Exportadora Subsole was recognized Dec. 3 at the council meeting in Santiago, Chile. The council and incoming Chairman Christian Corssen of Compania Frutera Santa Maria S.A. praised him for his role and contribution as chairman over the past four years. “Serving as …
California Growers Look to Florida for Answers on HLB
Many efforts have been made to try to mitigate huanglongbing (HLB) since the disease first appeared in Florida in 2005. Now, 10 year later, growers are equipped with an arsenal of Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Record Student Participation at ASTA Event
The American Seed Trade Association stepped up its efforts to “Seed the Future” with a new generation of seed industry professionals, which resulted in a record number of students participating in the recent ASTA CSS 2015 and Seed Expo. ASTA Director of Meetings and Services Jennifer Crouse explains why it was important for them to have a large number of …
Survey Concerning Hormones and Steroids in Chicken
A new study recently released by the National Chicken Council shows nearly 80 percent of American consumers mistakenly believe that chicken contains added hormones or steroids when in fact no chicken sold or raised in the U.S. is given hormones or steroids. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Challenges and Opportunities facing Women, Minority and Veteran Farmers
Congresswoman Gwen Graham and USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden will host a panel discussion on January 19, from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. EST at the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University in Tallahassee. Ag producers, natural resource managers and Ag industry are invited to participate. Please RSVP to Tristin Brown at tristin.brown@mail.house.gov or call 850-891-8610. Registration is free. Coffee and pastries will …
U.S. Farm Raised
Everett Griner talks about the label saying “farm raised” in today’s Agri View. If you look at the label saying “Farm Raised” you need to look specifically for “U.S. Farm Raised”. You may not be buying what you think you are. Fish farming is practiced in a number of countries. It may look like U.S raised but when you put …
Diabetes and Healthy Food Study
Eating healthier foods could help lower-income people better control their diabetes. That’s according to a recent pilot study by University of California San Francisco and Feeding America. Cathy Isom tells us how this study will help low-income people with diabetes control. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Alabama Landowners Invited to Restore and Protect Habitat
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants landowners to know funding is available for those who want to restore and protect habitat for seven focus species, including the gopher tortoise. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …
Chairman Conaway Issues Statement of Support for Omnibus Bill
From the House Committee on Agriculture: Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement upon the unveiling of the fiscal year 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill. “This responsible funding bill is a win for rural America, and I commend Chairman Hal Rogers and House leadership for including many top priorities of farmers and ranchers. I encourage …
Georgia Cotton Commission Pleased with Lawmakers’ Efforts
It was announced yesterday that cotton farmers have received strong backing from Capitol Hill as 100 members of the House of Representatives urged Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to use legal authority provided under the 2014 Farm Bill to provide crucial help. Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says the commission is pleased to see this backing. Download Audio …