FAWN and Cold Protection

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Many citrus growers and other farmers use the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) to help determine when to use cold protection. FAWN Director Rick Lusher discusses new developments for cold protection and other FAWN features. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Deadlines Approaching for Farm Programs

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Tyron Spearman has information on two financial assistance programs deadlines approaching. Tyron also tells us what happens if producers do not sign up for one of these programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FDA Requests Comments on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling

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Comment Period on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling Extended Until May 10, 2016In direct response to requests from the public, the FDA has extended the comment period for the Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling. The comment period will now end on May 10, 2016. Due to the complexity of this issue, the FDA is …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Drone Registration Rules Announced; Omnibus Approval Key for Cattle Producers

Josh McGill Agri View, Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, GA Grown Moment, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information and rules on registering your drone with the federal government, as well as a video from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association about the Omnibus Appropriations Bill approval. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

USDA Shares 2015 Results

Dan Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

USDA Shares 2015 Results: Building a Stronger Rural America through Partnership, Progress and Promise WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2015 – This year, millions of rural businesses and families were positively impacted by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments in their communities. Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released a list of USDA’s top achievements in 2015, demonstrating USDA’s efforts to help farmers and …

Chairman Conaway Statement on Agreement Reached at 10th WTO Ministerial Conference

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House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding the multilateral agreement reached at the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. “I appreciate the efforts of Ambassador Froman and his team in working to put an end to foreign export subsidies. “The agreement reached in Nairobi was never expected to reduce the high foreign tariffs …