USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is helping to integrate pollinator-friendly conservation practices on working lands across the state. 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 Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
Vegetable Growers Learn about Irrigation Management
Vegetable growers were able to take part in a Best Management Practices (BMP) meeting this week in Immokalee. Hendry County Extension Director and Regional Vegetable/Horticulture Extension Agent, Gene McAvoy, says the main topic was the management of irrigation water. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
Florida to Host 2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo
A big event is coming to Florida October 14-16, as the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo will take place in Orlando. At the largest Fresh Summit expo ever, attendees will find fresh product and business ideas at every turn. And this year’s educational programming offers up-to-the-minute general session and workshop topics designed to help attendees …
FAWN Helping Growers with More Efficient Irrigation Practices
Florida farmers are encouraged to learn how the “My Florida Farm Weather Program” can be used as a tool to access data and information for irrigation purposes. Rick Lusher, project manager for the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN), says they have had a lot of great success with the program so far. Download Audio Click here for more information through …
PMA, United Fresh Establish Joint Working Group on Listeria Monocytogenes
From the Produce Marketing Association: Washington, D.C. —Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) are collaborating to address produce-specific challenges surrounding Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). While both organizations have been actively working with their respective members on individual projects related to reducing the risk of produce-associated foodborne illnesses from Lm, additional areas exist where a joint effort …
Bayer and Monsanto Agree to Merge
Bayer and Monsanto announced Wednesday that they’ve signed an agreement to merge the two companies together. Bayer will acquire Monsanto for $128 dollars per share in an all-cash transaction. Monsanto’s Board of Directors, Bayer’s Board of Management and Bayer’s Supervisory Board have all unanimously approved the merger agreement. The transaction brings together two different, but complementary businesses together under one …
NFU Reacts to Bayer-Monsanto Merger
The National Farmers Union is concerned about continued consolidation among agribusinesses. After hearing the news of a $66 billion merger proposal between Bayer and Monsanto. NFU President Roger Johnson said consolidation of this magnitude cannot be the standard for agriculture, nor should we allow it to determine the landscape of agriculture. He said, “The merger deal between Bayer and Monsanto …
Still Promoting Programs through the 2014 Farm Bill
We’ve mentioned before that many agriculture and commodity groups have already started conversations regarding issues facing agriculture that are important for the next farm bill, which is expected in 2018. But while those efforts are underway, Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini says they are still busy promoting programs available through the 2014 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Varroa Mite Research
Everett Griner talks about CCD and the Varroa Mite research in today’s Agri View. 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
RCPP Offers Opportunities in Alabama
The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, promotes coordination between NRCS and its partners to deliver conservation assistance to producers and landowners. NRCS provides assistance to producers through partnership agreements and through program contracts or easement agreements. Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist for programs with Alabama NRCS, encourages folks to learn more about …