GMO Bill Moves Out of Agriculture Committee

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

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 Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Bayer AgVocacy Forum: Be an #AgVocate

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops

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 Enhancement Board Track Record …

Equipment Manufacturers Cut Jobs

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

Two agriculture equipment manufacturers announced they are cutting a combined 170 jobs amid slumping sales and a sluggish economy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

U.N. Report Says Humans Must Change Behavior to Protect Bees

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

A report by the United Nations released last week says the decline in bee populations is likely to continue unless humans change their behavior. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Food Protection

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about food protection, a reason for concern in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Bus Stop Farmer’s Markets

Dan Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Bus stop farmers markets, a new way to get your fresh produce on the go. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

PMA Brings Fresh Produce Insight to White House Meeting on Trade Policy

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

From the Produce Marketing Association: Newark, Del. — Global trade is critical to the fresh produce industry, and Produce Marketing Association (PMA) President Cathy Burns brought the industry’s perspective to a White House meeting on global trade policy Feb 29. The discussion among high-level U.S. trade officials and other leaders from across the agricultural sector focused specifically on the Trans-Pacific …

National Corn Growers Association Applauds Senate Ag Committee Action on GMO Labeling

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release

From The National Corn Growers Association: The National Corn Growers Association today thanked members of the Senate Agriculture Committee who voted to stand with farmers and move forward Sen. Pat Roberts’s bill to address the growing threat of a patchwork of state labeling laws and called for the full Senate to Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Georgia Women Learn More about Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, General, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board was busy this past weekend talking with consumers at the Southern Women’s show in Savannah. Director of public relations and industry information for the Beef Board, Kaytlyn Malia, says it was a good event to be at. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …

UGA Researcher Depends on Georgia Cotton Commission

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

Research efforts designed to benefit cotton farmers continue by the University of Georgia (UGA) cotton team. And UGA Extension soil scientist, Dr. Glen Harris, knows the importance of the dollars he receives from the Georgia Cotton Commission. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …