From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: When it comes to election results in this race or any other for that matter, it is not so much about the “who”, but the “what.” I hope going forward the candidates will dare to articulate a consistent message about rural America. We need specifics, not sound bites, about where the candidates stand on …
Super Bowl – Avocados
What’s green, tasty and is expected to be a hit at this year’s super bowl party? Would you believe avocados? Some may think sales for this tasty treat peaks on holidays like the Fourth of July or Cinco de Mayo. But Cathy Isom has more information about how they actually experience their greatest demand on Super Bowl Sunday. Download Audio …
Florida Ag Hall of Fame is Next Week
The University of Florida/IFAS wants to congratulate this year’s inductees into the Florida Ag Hall of Fame. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, says there are four deserving folks that will be inducted on February 9 in Tampa. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
HM. CLAUSE Invests in Future of Agriculture
HM. CLAUSE Invests in Future of Agriculture with Addition of Genica Research Corporation. Limagrain, through its U.S. subsidiary Vilmorin USA Corporation, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Genica Research Corporation (USA), headquartered in Dixon, California. Created in 1999, Genica Research Corporation, parent company of Magnum Seeds and Genista, specializes in Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …
Restrictions Eased on Export Financing for Goods to Cuba
While a new rule that took effect last week now allows U.S. banks to provide direct financing for exporting products to Cuba, agricultural commodities still must be paid by cash-in-advance or through third-country financing. 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 …
Results of Florida Peach Marketing Order Referendum Announced
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Results of Florida Peach Marketing Order Referendum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today that an industry-requested referendum of producers of peaches south and east of the Suwannee River to participate in a proposed Florida peach marketing order did Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
WOTUS Lawsuits May Take a While
During last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in San Diego, one topic that many were discussing was the Waters of the U.S. rule. But as we know, the joint resolution to disapprove the Waters of the U.S. rule passed by both the House and Senate was vetoed by the president. Now there are still lawsuits pending to try and stop it, …
Marketing a Priority for PMA
PMA board of directors establishes marketing as a strategic priority for PMA From The Produce Marketing Association: Phoenix, Arizona — Last week during the first Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Board of Directors meeting of 2016, the association’s Marketing Task Force recommended that PMA establish marketing as a strategic priority during the next two years. The goal is to drive the …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Mobile Irrigation Lab Program
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about how the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Mobile Irrigation Lab Program is designed to educate and assist with water conservation efforts. 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
For this week’s Georgia Grown moment, Courtney Hamilton of Southern Valley Farms in Norman Park talks about the farm and its rich family history. Download Audio You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …