2016 Caplan Family Business Scholarship

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release

Experience The Power of Fresh With The Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship Program United Fresh members employed at a family business are encouraged to apply for the Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship Program, which will provide recipients with registration and travel to the Washington Conference, September 12-14 in Washington, DC. Founded in 2001 by sisters Karen Caplan and Jackie …

GMO Bill Faces Slim Deadline in the House

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Technology

The GMO labeling bill that passed the U.S. Senate now faces a slim deadline for swift action in the House. Congress goes on recess at the end of this week until September. The U.S. Senate GMO mandatory labeling bill sets up a challenge for the House of Representatives, which last year passed a voluntary labeling measure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Georgia Grown Moment – Georgia On My Mind Day

Randall Weiseman GA Grown Moment, General, Georgia

For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Cindy Norton, Agritourism Manager at the Department of Agriculture, speaks about what you can experience at the upcoming Georgia On My Mind Day at the Ringgold Visitor’s Center. Download Audio The next Georgia on My Mind Day will be this Friday, July 15 at the Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Money Crops

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about money growing on trees in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

GMO Labeling Bill Passes Senate with Tech Included

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Technology

Information on genetically modified food and ingredients available by smart codes and smart phones is part of a national labeling bill approved Thursday by the Senate. Rod Bain has more information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

Senate Passes GMO Labeling Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Late last night, various agriculture groups came out to thank the U.S. Senate for passing the Roberts-Stabenow food biotechnology labeling measure, otherwise known as the GMO labeling bill (S.764) by a vote of 63-30. And many of these groups are now encouraging the House to also pass this legislation: Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …

Hot Dog Etiquette

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

There is such a thing as Hot Dog Etiquette. Cathy Isom gives us some tips on the dos and don’ts when it comes to serving and eating hot dogs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Southeast Peanut Crop Needing Rain

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Weather

We told you recently that La Nina was starting to take hold of our weather pattern, which for the Southeast can mean hot, dry conditions. And according to Tyron Spearman, that is not good news for peanut farmers, as many of those fields could use a good rain right now. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

Deep South Moving Deeper into Drought Conditions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Weather

Intensive heat and increasing drought-like conditions are expected across much of the Southeast. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …

USDA Designates 2 Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Weather

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, July 7, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated DeKalb and Jackson counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by a recent drought. “Our hearts go out to those Alabama farmers and ranchers affected by recent natural disasters,” said Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …