Joseph Alexander explains why the group of citrus growers he works for is trying pomegranates and other crops, and offers advice for citrus growers who try growing pomegranates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
Another Record-breaking Year for PMA’s Fresh Summit
From the Produce Marketing Association: Atlanta, Ga. — Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit Convention and Expo, the annual homecoming of the fresh produce and floral industry, drew record-breaking attendance from the global supply chain attracting 19,332 attendees from 63 countries, Oct. 23-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Michelle Obama Addresses Fresh Summit Attendees
From the Produce Marketing Association: First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the attendees of the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2015 Fresh Summit and talks about Team FNV and Eat Brighter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Largest Donation of Fresh Produce Expected on Sunday for Atlanta Community
From the Produce Marketing Association: Atlanta, Ga. — Local food bank volunteers will work through the night on Sunday, Oct. 25 to “harvest” thousands of pounds of fresh fruit, vegetables and even flowers from the Georgia World Congress Center after the fresh produce industry’s largest U.S. convention and expo comes to Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 23, 2015
In our weekly recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at some of the stories from this week’s 38th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo, discuss what record low numbers for Florida Citrus production could mean for consumers, and how a lost sheep returned to set a new record. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida …
Friday’s News from Fresh Summit 2015
From the Produce Marketing Association: Atlanta, Ga. — During the annual State of the Industry presentation, PMA CEO Bryan Silbermann and PMA President Cathy Burns touched on a number of trends that are driving change in the produce and floral industries – ranging from shifts in consumer buying behavior highlighted by the association’s research practice; advances in approaches to attracting …
Georgia Welcomes Fresh Summit Convention & Expo
A big event will take place in Georgia this weekend, as Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black is excited to welcome everyone to Atlanta for the Fresh Summit Convention & Expo. He explains how Georgia Grown will be involved in the big annual show. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
Fresh Summit Convention & Expo Starts Friday
Producers from across the Southeast are invited to attend the Fresh Summit Convention & Expo from the Produce Marketing Association this weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. Josh McGill has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Future Farmers of America Expands
1928 was the year the FFA (Future Farmers of America) began with just a few members. This year, 87 years later, FFA has set a new record high. Cathy Isom tells us more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Honors Farmer of Year Candidates
First day of the 38th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo included the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year Award luncheon. The 10 state winners were on hand for the announcement, and this year’s winner was Danny Kornegay from Princeton, North Carolina. From our region, the Alabama representative was Rickey Cornutt of Boaz, the Florida representative was Vic Story, Jr. …