The 2014 Agri-Marketing Conference wrapped up in Jacksonville over the weekend, and some of the closing highlights included the Student Agri-Marketing Competition. The University of Florida represented the southeastern region well with a fifth place finish. UF also came in third for the Outstanding Student Chapter Award and the John Deere Signature Award for pursuing excellence in areas such as …
Fresh From Florida Campaign Continues
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about a continuing marketing initiative designed to amplify the branding of the state’s agricultural products under the “Fresh From Florida” umbrella. Television ads, featuring Florida seafood and produce being prepared for dinner, show consumers how easy it is to get a fresh, delicious and healthy meal on the …
Signup for Livestock Producers Begins Tuesday
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds farmers and ranchers they can sign-up for disaster assistance programs, reestablished and strengthened by the 2014 Farm Bill, beginning this Tuesday, April 15th. American Farm Bureau’s Dale Moore says cattle folks have had more than three-years of disasters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Saddle Up
Everett Griner gives a bit of history of the horse in America, and what it is used for mostly today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 11, 2014
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …
We’re in a Race to Save Florida’s Signature Crop
Here is a statement by Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam concerning the state’s citrus industry: Florida has been synonymous with citrus for centuries, but today, the industry is at a crisis point. Due to the spread of citrus greening, production of Florida oranges is half of what it was two decades ago. At its peak, the citrus industry produced nearly 250 …
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will publish the 2012 Census of Agriculture full report on May 2, at Noon ET. The complete data series will be available in multiple formats, including Quick Stats 2.0 – an online database to retrieve customized tables with Census data at the national, state and county levels. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics …
UF/IFAS to celebrate 100 years of Extension
This is a release from the University of Florida IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Alligators, an insect-petting zoo and lunch prepared by a former White House chef are among the highlights of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences’ 100th Anniversary of Florida Extension celebration at the Plaza of the Americas April 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 …
Changing Markets
While U.S. meat consumption is down, exports are up. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle …
Learning about Farm Bill Programs
Farmers across the Southeast have been attending various meetings trying to learn more about the new farm bill programs. Tyron Spearman looks at some of the areas which have been discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 …