Obama Promises ‘Cooperation’ in Hurricane Response

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From The News Service of Florida: President Barack Obama promised “strong cooperation” between federal, state and local governments in response to Hurricane Matthew as it churned off northeastern Florida on Friday. “FEMA has worked diligently to pre-position resources, assets, water, food, commodities,” Obama said in comments from the Oval Office on Friday. “And as the hurricane moves north, Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Fresh Summit Still Plans to Hold Event Next Week

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The Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo is scheduled to take place next week in Orlando, Florida. But some wonder if Hurricane Matthew will change those plans. According to Kathy Means, vice president of industry relations for PMA, the event is still on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Ag Producers Suffering Storm Damage Encouraged to Contact FSA

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Many folks along the East Coast have been or are currently being impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini is encouraging farmers and ranchers who suffer damage to their operations to contact their local FSA office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

Agriculture Being Showcased in Georgia Grown Building

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The annual Georgia National Fair is underway in Perry, and Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black invites everyone to come and see what all agriculture has to offer in the Georgia Grown building. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Food Consumption Factors

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Everett Griner talks about some factors involved in what food you choose to eat in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …

Obama Signs Pre-Storm Emergency Order for Florida

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From The News Service of Florida: President Barack Obama signed an order Thursday to coordinate supplies and equipment for Florida in advance of Hurricane Matthew. Gov. Rick Scott, who requested the pre-storm relief, including water, food and tarps, said after the order was signed that Florida will need more federal aid. “I am asking the President for additional generators and …

USDA Post Hurricane Help May Be There for Fruit Growers and Others

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Many specialty crop growers could feel the effects of Hurricane Matthew. While these may not be crops that are covered by USDA safety net programs, Gary Crawford reports you may still be able to get post hurricane help from USDA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

EQIP Signup Deadline in Florida is October 21

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Landowners across Florida are being reminded the signup deadline for 2017 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is October 21st. Al Oliver, district conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Lake City, Florida says there are various programs through EQIP. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Possible Agricultural Impacts of Hurricane Matthew

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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 …

USDA Wrapping Up Data Collection for October Crop Report

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Many folks are looking forward to seeing the various numbers that will be available from USDA’s October Crop Report which comes out October 12th. And as Gary Crawford reports, USDA is trying to wrap up the huge job of collecting data for that report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …