The Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) held its fall conference and tradeshow last week in Clanton, Alabama. This was the first time holding its annual conference in the fall, but the turnout was still high with 225 attendees and 38 vendors. We sat down with the AFVGA president, John Aplin, to get an overview of the conference. Download …
Scott’s $79.3B Budget Seeks Tax Cuts, Economic Incentives
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By BRANDON LARRABEE THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 23, 2015………. Gov. Rick Scott on Monday proposed boosting the state budget by more than $1 billion in the year that begins July 1, saying the additional spending would help Florida prepare to weather the next recession. Despite calling for slashing $1 billion in taxes, the spending …
Georgia Grown Moment
In this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black discusses Thanksgiving, and how thankful he is for those in agriculture who provide not only the food we eat, but other items we may not always think about around the dinner table. Download Audio You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Wet Conditions Affecting Both Cotton and Peanut Harvest
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on how the cloudy, wet conditions have affected both cotton and peanut harvest throughout the Southeast. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …
Varroa Mites and CCD
The Varroa mite is now accepted as one of the major causes of Colony Collapse Disorder, the mysterious disease that is killing our Honey Bees. Everett Griner talks about the Varroa mite in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Learn more about Honey Bee health and Colony Collapse Disorder. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle …
The Daughter of Peanut Farmers: An Interview with Krysta Harden
USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden was recently profiled by the Female Farmer Project. Deputy Secretary Harden launched the Women in Agriculture Mentoring Network to help women across the country connect with other women leaders in agriculture. Join the conversation by e-mailing agwomenlead@usda.gov. To find out more about the impact women have on agriculture in each state and across the country, …
CCD Again
Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) continues to destroy our honeybees and threaten our future. Everett Griner talks about CCD still threatening crops in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Conference is Next Week
The annual Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s conference and tradeshow is coming up next week, November 19-20 at the Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center in Clanton, Alabama. This year’s conference will feature bus tours to local farms on Thursday November 19, and will provide an in-depth hands on learning experience for growers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major …
A Veterans Day Note to USDA Employees from Secretary Vilsack
Secretary Vilsack shared his thoughts on Veterans Day with USDA employees, many of whom are veterans themselves: Dear Employees, I’d like to take a moment to honor the men and women of our military. Every day, they confront and triumph over those that threaten our national security in order to keep us safe. America’s veterans embody the values that stand …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Reduction in Cotton Production; Deadline Nearing for Dairy Producers
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on the November cotton crop report, as well as a reminder about the November 20 deadline for the Margin Protection Program . Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …