Florida FFA Fundraiser at Citrus Expo

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops

At this year’s Citrus Expo, coming up August 17-18 in North Ft. Myers, attendees will have the opportunity to win nine fabulous prizes in the annual Florida FFA Fundraiser Raffle. Tacy Callies has all the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Georgia Grown Moment – R and A Orchards

Randall Weiseman Fruits, GA Grown Moment, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Andy Futch of R and A Orchards talks a little bit about the exciting products and services they offer in Ellijay, Ga. Andy also discusses the importance of Georgia Grown as a marketing tool. Download Audio For more information, visit www.randaorchards.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 29, 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a deadline reminder about the Cotton Ginning Cost-Share (CGCS) program, preparations on a new farm bill, vegetables, food production Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

FSA County Committee Nominations End August 1

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

USDA Farm Service Agency local offices have been taking nominations for upcoming County Committee elections. But according to FSA Administrator Val Dolcini, that ends Monday, August 1st. 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 BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Deadline for Bactericide Survey is August 5

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Fruits, Specialty Crops

With the 2016 Citrus Expo approaching, the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), is reminding Florida growers to take the Bactericide Survey if you haven’t already done so, as the deadline is August 5th. The CRDF selected AgNet Media, owner of Citrus Expo and Citrus Industry magazine, to administer the grower survey on bactericide use, asking that all Florida citrus …

House Ag Chairman on Trade and TPP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Specialty Crops

There’s been a lot of talk about how our two Presidential candidates feel about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). This past week Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Mike Conaway of Texas, was in the Southeast and had this to say about trade and TPP. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Florida Producers Invited to UF Agriculture and Gardening Day

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Anyone with ties to the agricultural industry is encouraged to get tickets for 2016 Agriculture and Gardening Day at the University of Florida (UF) Gators homecoming football game October 15. Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, hopes farmers and ranchers from across the state will attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

USDA Says Organic Eggs Have Largest Price Premiums

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops

A new study by the Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service finds organic eggs have the largest price premiums over their nonorganic counterparts. The study estimated price premiums in grocery stores for 17 commonly purchased organic foods relative to their nonorganic counterparts from 2004 to 2010. Price premiums for most of the organic products studied did not steadily increase or …

Commissioner Adam Putnam and VISIT FLORIDA Promote Florida Agritourism

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Industry News Release, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and VISIT FLORIDA today announced a joint effort to highlight Florida’s growing agritourism industry by adding an agritourism feature to VISIT FLORIDA’s Attractions Finder online tool, which allows travelers to identify attractions that best fit their personal preference. This new feature gives …

Easy Way to Connect and Receive Conservation Help

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Technology, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind landowners there is an easy way to connect and receive conservation help. It’s called Conservation Client Gateway. 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 …