From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization named its top chapters today during the 89th National FFA Organization & Expo. Outstanding Middle School: Madison County Middle FFA of Georgia Model of Excellence: Yelm FFA of Washington Student Development: Bullard FFA of Texas Chapter Development: Omak FFA of Washington Community Development: …
Wednesday Lineup at Sunbelt Ag Expo
It’s day two for the 2016 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. Many folks were on hand yesterday for the opening day to see the various demonstrations and displays. Tyron Spearman looks at a few of the events coming up for day two. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …
Tuesday Lineup at Sunbelt Ag Expo
The 2016 Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off today in Moultrie, Georgia, and the annual show will once again have a variety of demonstrations and events that many will enjoy seeing. Tyron Spearman looks at a few of those events coming up for day one. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …
Biggest Fresh Summit Convention & Expo Ever
The Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo kicked off today and runs through Sunday in Orlando, Florida. Attendees will be able to find fresh product and business ideas at every turn, from education to the expo. PMA CEO Brian Silbermann says it is the biggest one ever. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …
EQIP Signup Deadline in Florida is Next Week
Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners can apply until October 21 for financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for fiscal year 2017 funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Georgia Survey Shows Support for GATE
The Georgia Ag Issues Summit, which took place back in August, generated statewide discussion on a variety of topics impacting Georgia’s agriculture and forestry industries. As a follow-up, the Georgia Agribusiness Council partnered with organizations from a variety of ag sectors to craft a brief survey to collect valuable input. And GAC President Bryan Tolar says they have the results …
Commissioner Putnam Announces 2017 Agriculture Hall of Fame Honorees
From the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation announced today four honorees who will be inducted into the Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame for 2017. These individuals have made outstanding contributions to Florida’s agriculture industry and mentored future leaders in this field. The …
USDA Offers Hurricane Impacted Florida Farmers and Livestock Producers Immediate Disaster Assistance
From USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Florida: (Gainesville, FL) – October 11, 2016 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Florida Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Rick Dantzler, reminds farmers and livestock producers of federal farm program benefits that may be available to help eligible producers recover from recent heavy rains, flooding and other qualifying natural disaster events related to …
2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo Starts Friday
In case you were wondering, the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo is still on. The annual event will be held October 14-16 in Orlando, Florida. Some had wondered if Hurricane Matthew might have changed those plans, but PMA’s vice president of industry relations, Kathy Means, says the event is still on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Coming Next Week
The 2016 version of Sunbelt Ag Expo is just a week away, as the annual event kicks off next Tuesday in Moultrie, Georgia. Show director Chip Blalock says this is a great place for consumers to learn more about agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …