(PLANT CITY, FL)– The 3rd Annual Bright House Networks Strawberry Picking Challenge, hosted by Wish Farms raised $77,000 for Redlands Christian Migrant Association. The fundraising event, held on Saturday, February 6, featured 18 corporate-sponsored teams who competed in relays to earn the title of “Best Harvest Crew.” Some of the crews represented included United Way Suncoast, Monte Package Company, ATP …
Expanding Exports a Top Issue for Corn Growers
From the National Corn Growers Association: The importance of trade to corn growers was emphasized by National Corn Growers Association President Chip Bowling in remarks made at the U.S. Grains Council’s 13th International Marketing Conference and 56th Annual Membership Meeting, taking place this week in Florida. “We have set an ambitious goal of building demand in the years ahead, and …
FARM and BQA Extend Collaborative Commitment on Animal Care Issues
In order to strengthen the ongoing partnership between the dairy and beef segments of the cattle industry on animal-care issues, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the national beef checkoff’s Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has announced they will jointly be offering more training opportunities for farmers and ranchers in 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts …
Reducing Wildfire Threats in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants landowners to know that NRCS and the U.S. Forest Service has announced a federal investment for restoration of forests near growing communities to reduce wildfire threats, protect water supplies, improve wildlife habitat and support rural economies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025Florida Cattle …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Research Showing Significant Improvement in Efficiency of Ethanol Production and Other Trends
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released a statement on two recent research reports supported by USDA focused on ethanol and other renewable fuels, one published by USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist and another published by the University of Missouri: “These research reports demonstrate, once again, that America’s renewable …
Florida Dairy Farmers Launches New Website
A brand new website, floridamilk.com, from the Florida Dairy Farmers has been launched to help tell the stories of Florida’s dairy farming families and the work they do. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities For Research Not Found ElsewhereSeptember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funds Research …
Commissioner Putnam Announces Successful Oriental Fruit Fly Eradication in Miami-Dade County
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have successfully eradicated the Oriental Fruit Fly in Miami-Dade County. The Oriental Fruit Fly is one of the most devastating threats to agriculture, as it attacks …
Youth Day at the Capitol Recognizes Young Georgia Equestrians
From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: The Georgia Commodity Commission for Equine held their annual Youth Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, where 110 equestrian youths from around the state of Georgia were honored for their achievements. The event recognized youths, ages 6 to 19, who won first place in a state horse show, or a Sponsored …
Georgia Peanut Commission Holds Research Report Day
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) held its annual Research Report Day on Wednesday in Tifton. Research Committee chairman, Donald Chase, says information was provided on the peanut research projects funded by GPC in 2015. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities For Research Not Found ElsewhereSeptember 19, …
UGA Summit on Women in Agriculture Pulls Attendees from Throughout Southeast
From the University of Georgia/CAES: Athens, Ga. – More than 150 agricultural leaders from across 13 Southern states and Washington, D.C., converged on the University of Georgia’s campus in Athens on Feb. 8 to discuss leadership roles for women in agriculture. “The delegates at this summit represent the future of agriculture,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead in his welcoming …