FSA County Committee Nomination Process Continues

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

USDA Farm Service Agency local offices are receiving nominations for upcoming County Committee elections through the first of August. FSA Administrator Val Dolcini explains some of the workings of local FSA County Committees. 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 …

Senate Advances GMO Labeling Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Senate has invoked cloture on the GMO labeling bill (S.764) by a vote of 65-32, which now clears the way for a final vote. Various agriculture groups are encouraging the passage of this legislation: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Help Available to Install Water Quality Monitors in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Water

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind farmers that help is available in the process of installing edge-of-field stations that monitor water quality as it leaves their fields. 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 …

Bournique Encourages Participation in Bactericide Survey

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Many in the Florida Citrus Industry are encouraging growers to participate in the Bactericide Survey. Doug Bournique, executive director of the Indian River Citrus League, explains why participation is important. 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 …

World Food Prize Honors

Dan General, Vegetables

The World Food Prize honors outstanding individuals who make vital contributions to improving the quality, quantity or availability of food throughout the world. Cathy Ism tells us about the sweet vegetable that helped 4 scientists receive worldwide recognition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

La Nina Is Suddenly Here

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Weather

We told you a few weeks ago that El Nino had ended and outlooks were suggesting a return for La Nina, a cooling of tropical Pacific waters that some view as the opposite of El Nino. The U.S. Climate Prediction Center forecast was for it to develop by year’s end, but some models said it could develop sooner. And according …

Fruit Fly Outbreak Costs Growers $4.1 Million

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

From the University of Florida/IFAS By: Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) economists estimate the Oriental fruit fly outbreak last year caused at least $4.1 million in direct crop damages in Miami-Dade County, but the damage could have been far worse, UF/IFAS researchers say. In the new report, UF/IFAS researchers and …

Senate Moving Ahead with GMO Labeling Bill Vote

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Senate has announced a vote has been scheduled for this afternoon on ending debate on the GMO labeling bill. The Senate already voted 68-29 to move ahead with debate and the crucial procedural vote on the bipartisan GMO labeling bill which is needed to pre-empt a patchwork of conflicting state laws with a national label of some kind. …

Results of Bactericide Survey to Be Released at Citrus Expo

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

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) is asking that all Florida citrus growers participate in the Bactericide Survey so that the industry can gain a better understanding of how these products are being used against HLB. And according to Harold Browning, CRDF’s chief operations officer, results of the survey will be released at Citrus Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Georgia Grown Moment – 4th of July Dishes

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

For this week’s Georgia Grown moment, we celebrate Independence Day with some fresh ideas for your 4th of July celebrations. Georgia Grown Executive Chef Holly Chute shares some innovative recipes using Georgia Grown products. Download Audio For more information about finding locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, visit the Georgia Grown locator at www.georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …