One topic that has been a part of many discussions is WOTUS. Of course the joint resolution to disapprove the Waters of the U.S. Rule rule passed by both the House and Senate was vetoed by the president, but various lawsuits are pending to try and stop it. Florida Congresswoman Gwen Graham is one lawmaker who voted against it. Download …
More Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week announced a new step to support farmers transitioning to certified organic production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …
Targeted Conservation Projects in Alabama
Nearly $7 million will be invested in Alabama through two conservation projects thanks to funding from the Regional Conservation Partnership Program administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
ASTA Urges Action on Senator Roberts’ Food Labeling Proposal
From the American Seed Trade Association: Alexandria, Va.—February 22, 2016—The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) applauds Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts for his leadership in introducing a commonsense food-labeling proposal to bring Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Grown Moment
For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Lara Lyn Carter of Wicker and Whisk talks about the South Beach Food and Wine Festival where she will be showcasing Georgia Grown Products. For more information about the South Beach Festival which takes place later this month in Miami, visit Lara Lyn at wickerandwhisk.com. Download Audio You can find out more about Georgia …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 19, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explained to a Congressional panel why he can’t legally bring cottonseed under USDA’s main farm safety net programs, we look at why the volatile cattle market is expected to continue, have information on Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
University of Florida/IFAS Reviving Community Farm
The University of Florida/IFAS is reviving a community farm – two underused plots of land on campus – as anti-hunger and teaching gardens. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, has more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
2016 Georgia Agritourism Annual Conference
The 2016 Georgia Agritourism Annual Conference will be held February 23-24 at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. This the only agritourism industry-focused conference in the state and it features a jam-packed, 2-day educational program. I talked with Beth Oleson, Executive Director of the Georgia Agritourism Association, who says Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
Florida Budget Talks to Start Soon
Many in agriculture continue to watch Florida legislators work on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, but budget negotiators will not start formal talks until at least early next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
DuPont, Dow Announce Site Structure of Intended Independent Agriculture Company
From DowDuPont: Intended Independent Company will be a U.S. Based Global Leader in Agriculture and Deliver Greater Value, Innovation, and Choice for Growers Worldwide Wilmington, DE and Midland, MI, Feb. 19, 2016 – DuPont (NYSE:DD) and The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) today announced the U.S. site structure for the global agriculture leader the companies intend to create following the planned …