Possible Agricultural Impacts of Hurricane Matthew

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

All along the East coast from Florida through the Carolina’s all eyes are on tropics. There could be some significant impacts to agriculture in the path of hurricane Matthew. Gary Crawford has a report that looks at those, along with information of what livestock producers in the path of Matthew should do to get ready, and what many USDA offices …

New Possibilities

Dan Agri View, Florida, Fruits

Everett Griner talks about the possibilities for Florida growers expanding in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida 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, 2025

Make Plans Now to Attend 2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo will deliver the fresh produce and floral industry’s best innovations, networking and professional education—plus the largest Fresh Summit expo ever—when it convenes October 14-16, in Orlando, Florida, USA. Attendees will find fresh product and business ideas at every turn, from education to the expo. To help convention goers get the …

PMA CEO Discusses Technology in the Produce Industry

Randall Weiseman Fruits, Specialty Crops, Technology, Vegetables

New technology continues to be seen in various ways in agriculture, and that includes specialty crop growers. Produce Marketing Association (PMA) CEO Brian Silbermann was one of the speakers at this week’s Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s annual convention, and he looked at how technology will continue to impact the produce industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …

Good Crowd at FFVA 73rd Annual Convention

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association is holding their 73rd Annual Convention this week at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida. Lisa Lochridge, FFVA director of public affairs, says they are having a great meeting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Holds Talks to Prevent Future Labor Delays

Randall Weiseman Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Labor and Immigration, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Today, Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black joined Senators David Perdue and Johnny Isakson for a listening session with the Department of Labor to discuss farm labor issues that adversely affected Georgia farmers last spring. “We are talking today about what we need to do now to ensure our farmers have Sponsored ContentFlorida …

FFVA Holding 73rd Annual Convention

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association is holding their 73rd Annual Convention this week as it kicks off Wednesday at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples. The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association is the state’s leading full-service specialty crop organization, serving Florida’s grower-shipper community since 1943. FFVA’s mission is to enhance the business and competitive environment for Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Apple a Day

Dan Fruits, General

Cathy Isom fills us in on why eating an apple a day can do more than just keep a doctor away. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Apple Versatility

Dan Agri View, Fruits

Everett Griner talks about the apple being widely grown, explored and consumed in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida 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, 2025

Varroa Mite Research

Dan Agri View, Citrus, Fruits

Everett Griner talks about CCD and the Varroa Mite research in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida 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, 2025