From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: MIAMI, Fla.—The quarantine zone in the Redland area of Miami-Dade County implemented to help eradicate the Oriental fruit fly yesterday expanded from approximately 85-square-miles to 97-square-miles due to an additional fly find, and today the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced that it will conduct aerial spraying of a …
Alabama FFA Working to Increase Membership
It was announced this week that the National FFA Organization has set record for membership at 629,367 students. And according to Jacob Davis, State FFA Advisor for Alabama, they are also working to increase membership in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
National FFA Organization Membership Sets Record of 629,367 Students
From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Sept. 28, 2015/National FFA Organization) – With global needs to fight hunger and prepare for the expected population growth, the industry of agriculture needs educated, skilled and passionate people dedicated to sustainability. The National FFA Organization is answering this need, as the record growth of the organization demonstrates. Today, FFA membership stands at …
Feral Swine Study Moves to Analysis Phase
The National Agriculture Statistics Service said Friday the first ever Feral Swine Study now moves into the analysis phase after the data collection period was recently completed. 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 …
EPA Updates Standards to Increase Safety and Protect the Health of America’s Farmworkers
From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today increased protections for the nation’s two million agricultural workers and their families. Each year, thousands of potentially preventable pesticide exposure incidents are reported that lead to sick days, lost wages and medical bills but with changes to the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard the risk of …
NASS Gathering Food Safety Data about Fruit and Vegetable Operations
The USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) will collect survey results from produce packers and others to help fruit and vegetable operations preparing to meet new federal food safety requirements. 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 …
Georgia Grown Moment
In this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, we highlight Georgia Grown members The Rock Ranch as Communications Director Jennifer Symmes explains how Georgia Grown is being incorporated in their Fall Family Fun Days. Download Audio You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
University of Florida/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Sees Record Enrollment
The University of Florida /IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences has seen enrollment numbers surge to a record level this fall. This enrollment surge really pleases UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Jack Payne. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 25, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about mandatory livestock price reporting, how a recent trial concerning peanuts helped remind of us the good things that came from it, the growth of a vegetable-seed company, and issues that continue to affect the citrus industry. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida …
Research Funding for University of Florida/IFAS Hits All-Time High
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Research funding for the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences hit an all-time high in Fiscal Year 2015, at almost $125.82 million, according to figures released this month by the UF Office of Research. The UF/IFAS total, representing funds from grant awards, contracted research, donations and other sources, exceeds …