Tyron Spearman has a quick reminder about the Georgia National Fair, which starts this coming Thursday. 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 Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded more than $113 million in program grants to support farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops, also known as “specialty crops,” through research, agricultural extension activities, and programs to increase demand and address the needs of America’s specialty crop …
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
From The White House: I’ve spent every day of my presidency fighting to grow our economy and strengthen our middle class. That means making sure our workers have a fair shot to get ahead here at home, and a fair chance to compete around the world. My approach to trade has been guided by a unifying principle: leveling the playing …
National 4-H Week Is Underway
Everyone across the Southeast and the country are being invited to celebrate the impact 4-H youth are making in their lives and communities during National 4-H Week which is taking place all this week. 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 2, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations in Atlanta, how Southeast row crop farmers are being encouraged to prepare for the El Nino event this fall, bees in the classroom and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
Kale a Super Food for Gardeners
Kale is no longer just a super food for consumers. University of Georgia horticulturist Tim Coolong believes that kale can also be a super crop for Georgia’s fall gardeners. 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 Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
Land-Grant Institutions Work Across State Lines to Increase Fruit Tree Production
Near 30 land-grant Universities across the country are working together to increase the productivity of temperate-zone fruit trees by developing better rootstocks. 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 Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
Citrus Marketing Order Referendum in Florida Ends Monday
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s referendum on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of fresh citrus produced in Florida is set to end next Monday, October 5. 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 Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …
Sugar Growers Defend Need for Burning Fields
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, September 30, 2015………. Anticipating litigation from environmental groups, sugar growers held a preemptive news conference Wednesday to defend the annual pre-harvest burning of sugarcane fields around the Everglades. “We believe that this attack is simply another of their efforts to put the sugar farming industry out of business …
Alabama NRCS Signup Deadline is October 16
Friday, October 16, is the signup batching date for 2016 funding for certain conservation programs through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. And Kurt Simon, Acting State Conservationist in Alabama, has more information of what producers need to do before that deadline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …