Janice Dees, executive director of the Georgia Pecan Growers Association, was in California recently speaking at the California Pecan Growers Association conference. AgNet Media’s Taylor Hillman was there and talked with her about the current marketing challenges, how the newly formed Foreign Marketing Order will help address those challenges, why “the time is now” to promote pecans, how demand is …
Georgia Grown Moment – Superior Berries
For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, we give you an exclusive preview into the upcoming film, Blue Gold, showing this October at the Georgia National Fair. Andy Stone discusses the beginnings of Superior Berries’ blueberry farm and talks a bit about the early blueberry industry in Georgia. Download Audio Visit the Georgia Grown Building this October to catch an intimate …
Pre-Registration Deadline for Citrus Expo is Wednesday
Citrus Expo is just a little over a week away, but the pre-registration deadline is coming up this Wednesday, August 10th. The theme of the 25th anniversary of Citrus Expo is “Now Is the Time”, and some of the topics to be addressed include HLB management, incentive opportunities, bactericide use and more. Continuing education units will be available. And to …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 5, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), about USDA announcing safety net assistance for milk producers, have comments from the Cotton Board chairman on work to find more new uses for cotton, peaches, bees Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Farmers Market Week
This year marks the 17th annual National Farmers Market Week. Cathy Isom tells us about the week-long celebration of a popular and tasty outdoor event. That’s coming up on “This Land of Ours”. 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 …
Alabama NRCS Sign-ups Underway for 2017 Programs
Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist for programs for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants producers to know that the service is now accepting applications for 2017 programs. 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 …
Bactericide Survey Deadline Extended
While today was the original deadline for citrus growers to take the bactericide survey, it has been announced by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation that the deadline has been extended until next Wednesday, August 10. Here is the note from Harold W. Browning, CRDF Chief Operating Officer: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Peaches by Truck
Cathy Isom tells us about one couple’s mission to make sure you have farm fresh peaches this summer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. 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 …
Saving Florida’s Citrus Industry Through Collaboration and Innovation
From Kevin Shea, Administrator, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: The Florida citrus industry is under siege and the invader is a tiny bug called the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). The ACP spreads a disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening, and together they are destroying groves that have been cultivated by families for generations. But all is …
Taller, Thinner Crop Beds Helping Florida Growers
Research efforts through the University of Florida/IFAS continues in many areas, including tomato production. And Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, says one researcher’s work has found a way for growers to cut costs with how they grow tomatoes and other crops with raised beds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …