Today, during the annual American Farm Bureau Convention in Orlando, Florida, delegates elected Georgia farmer Zippy Duvall to lead the organization as president. Duvall, who has been serving as Georgia’s Farm Bureau state president, will take over the top post from Bob Stallman, who has retired after 16 years. Duvall will serve a two-year term with the organization. Duvall beat …
Farm to Food Bank Program
Farm to Food Bank Program Helps Those in Need At the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference there were almost 300 exhibitors from across the south. One of those exhibitors was Dustin Lard, the regional fresh produce source for the Georgia Food Bank Association’s Farm to Food Bank program. We sat down with Dustin to learn more about this program …
Statement by Commissioner Adam Putnam on Citrus Crop Forecast
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its citrus crop forecast for the 2015-2016 season: “Today’s USDA citrus crop forecast, even though unchanged, illustrates the dire state of Florida citrus. Without immediate and tangible support, citrus’ …
New Blueberry Varieties Available to Growers
Many citrus growers are looking for alternative crops to replace their lost citrus acreage. One crop that’s making a big appearance in Florida is the blueberry. The University of Florida is developing new varieties of highbush blueberries that are better suited to Florida’s warm climate. James Olmsted, associate professor in the University of Florida’s Horticultural Sciences Department, works in blueberry …
Florida’s Adam Putnam: We Have a Real Opportunity
From Commissioner Adam H. Putnam Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Friend, Every year, the Florida Legislature kicks off its annual 60-day legislative session to help govern and fund our great state. This session, we have an opportunity to pass meaningful water policy reform that will help meet the needs of our growing population and thriving economy, while protecting …
Florida NRCS Reminds Landowners of Nearing Deadline
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants to remind landowners in the state that this Friday, January 15th, is the deadline to apply for funding through the Agricultural Conservation Easements Program. 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, …
AFBF President to be Elected
AFBF to Select New AFBF President at Annual Convention Members of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) will choose a new president today during the final day of the 2016 annual convention being held in Orlando. After 16 years as AFBF president, Bob Stallman is stepping down. Stallman offered words of advice and encouragement at the convention during his final …
Alabama NRCS Reminds Landowners of Nearing Deadline
Eligible landowners in Alabama are encouraged to apply for funding provided through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. But USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama has this reminder, that applications are due by Friday, January 15, for 2016 funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …
Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference Wraps Up
The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference wrapped up Sunday after four days of commodity educational sessions and trade show exhibits. AgNet Media owner Gary Cooper caught up with  Charles Hall, executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, to talk about the conference, as well as legislative and upcoming issues facing the produce industry. Download Audio Sponsored …
The Gourd
Everett Griner talks about the gourd. The plant that vanished in today’s Agri View. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …