Commissioner Adam Putnam Announces Lisa Hinton as 2015 Woman of the Year in Agriculture

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that Lisa Hinton, a fifth generation Floridian, has been named the 2015 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. Lisa Hinton has dedicated herself to the advancement of Florida agriculture, agriculture education and youth programs. The award, now in its 31st …

Threatened Giants

Everett Griner talks about drought affecting California giants in today’s Agri View. 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …

Florida Citrus and the Consumer Market

Cathy Isom lets us know what record low numbers for Florida citrus production could mean for consumers. 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FVSU Talks Goat Research at Sunbelt Ag Expo

This year at the 38th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo, the  sheep and goat exhibit was named in honor of Georgia Extension animal scientist Will Getz, who died this past summer. Getz worked for many years at Fort Valley State University (FVSU) and helped organize the small ruminant exhibits every year. We sat down with one of the exhibitors, Dr. S. Mobini, …

Georgia Welcomes Fresh Summit Convention & Expo

A big event will take place in Georgia this weekend, as Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black is excited to welcome everyone to Atlanta for the Fresh Summit Convention & Expo. He explains how Georgia Grown will be involved in the big annual show. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

Pork Back in Federal Prisons

Good news for the hog industry, as pork is back on the menu at the nation’s federal prisons after the Bureau of Prisons came under fire for removing it. But, not all pork cuts are back. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

Aquaponics a Hot Topic at this Year’s Sunbelt Expo

The aquaponics tent drew a large crowd at the 38th annual Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition in Moultrie, GA. The system uses nutrients from fish waste to propagate plants in a basin of water. We spoke with David Cline, Aquaculture Extension Specialist from Auburn University, about this innovative exhibit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on Passage of Water Policy Bill by Committee on State Affairs

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today issued the following statement regarding the passage of a key water policy bill by the Florida House of Representative’s Committee on State Affairs. The Committee on State Affairs unanimously passed SAC 1, which was brought forth by Chair Matt Caldwell. The Senate …

Fresh Summit Convention & Expo Starts Friday

Producers from across the Southeast are invited to attend the Fresh Summit Convention & Expo from the Produce Marketing Association this weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. Josh McGill has the details. 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, 2026Florida Cattle …

Producers Urged to Stay Involved in WOTUS

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Environmental Counsel, Scott Yager, talks about the current state of the Waters of the U.S. litigation. 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …