Pomegranates to Get Chemical Labeling Soon

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Cindy Weinstein, president of the Florida Pomegranate Association, says that new chemical labeling for pomegranates is in the near future for Florida and the southeast United States. The only thing separating the pomegranates from the labeling is the Inter-Regional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4 Project) and the residue tests necessary to tell if the chemicals are Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Scott Declares State of Emergency as Tropical Storm Looms

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FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: With Tropical Storm Colin bringing heavy rain and expected flooding to Florida, Gov. Rick Scott on Monday declared a state of emergency for 34 counties across a huge swath of North and Central Florida. “Colin’s a broad-based storm,” Scott said during a news conference after he received a briefing at the state Emergency Operations …

USDA Launches Big Farm Survey

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A new USDA survey will provide the answers to many questions about farm operations across the country. Gary Crawford has some of the details in the first part of this story. 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 …

The Farm Economy and Specialty Crops

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We talked last week about the down farm economy as a whole and how prices continue to be well below where many farmers need them to be. And in this report, Bob Young, chief economist and deputy director of public policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, looks at the farm economy and how it’s affecting specialty crop producers. Download …

Florida FFA Association Convention is Next Week

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The Florida FFA Association State Convention and Expo will be held July 13-17 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando. The annual state FFA convention and expo is the highlight of Florida FFA’s year, as nearly 5,000 FFA members, advisors, administrators, alumni, parents and industry partners will gather to celebrate the achievements won by the past and present generations of agriculturalists, …

Georgia Grown Moment – Blueberry Farm

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For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, we give you an exclusive sneak peek into Georgia Grown’s upcoming film showing at the Georgia National Fair this October. Russ Goodman of Cogdell Berry Farm talks about his blueberry operation. Download Audio To find local berries near you, visit www.georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Alabama NRCS Helping Farmers Install Water Quality Monitors

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USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind producers that funds are available to help install edge-of-field stations that monitor water quality as it leaves their fields. This program, through the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI), is for six watersheds in Alabama that run into Guntersville Lake. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Discussing the Farm Economy Picture

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We’ve heard quite a bit over the past few months about the down farm economy and how it’s affecting agriculture in many ways. Bob Young, Chief Economist and Deputy Director of Public Policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, looks at farm income and if it’s something we might see turn back around by next year. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

More Time for Farms to Record Farm Organization Structures

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June 1 was the original deadline for recording farm organization structures related to Actively Engaged in Farming determinations. But USDA has extended that date, to where farming operations will now have until July 1 to complete their restructuring or finalize any operational change. And if your farm operation falls under this rule, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Jackfruit

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Everett Griner talks about jackfruit, a possible replacement for meat, in today’s Agri View. 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 Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …