The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s 72nd Annual Convention was held at The Breakers in Palm Beach. Florida Department of Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam was a guest speaker. Josh McGill was there and has this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
New NRCS State Conservationist for Alabama
It was announced this week that Ben Malone will begin serving as state conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama on October 5. And Malone said he looks forward to working with the great folks in the state of Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
HM.CLAUSE Developing Seeds for Growers and Consumers
We told you last week that AgNet Media founder and President Gary Cooper was in France for a big 50th anniversary event for HM.CLAUSE. While there, he talked with their CEO Matthew Johnston, about how this farmer-owned and operated company has developed over the course of more than a couple of centuries to grow and become a global leader in …
Alabama NRCS Signup Continues for CSP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds producers that the signup batching date for CSP, or the Conservation Stewardship Program is coming up October 16th. Acting State Conservationist in Alabama, Kurt Simon explains . Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Mobile Irrigation Labs to the Rescue
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants farmers and ranchers to know technical assistance and possibly financial assistance is available to help with the design or redesign of existing irrigation systems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
University of Florida/IFAS to Recognize Supporters
It’s that time of year when the University of Florida/IFAS recognizes its biggest supporters with a dinner and awards night in Gainesville. And according to Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, this year’s event will be this Friday evening, September 25th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …
History Marker Honors University of Florida/IFAS Extension’s Role
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In the early 1900s, every farmer and rancher in Florida knew their county Extension agent by name: It was the person from the University of Florida who taught them the best and latest techniques, and homemakers how to can and preserve their food—a skill that actually saved lives during the lean years …
Ben Malone named New State Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama
From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama: AUBURN, Ala., September 21, 2015 – USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Jason Weller today announced that Ben Malone of McCalla, Ala. will begin serving as Alabama’s State Conservationist on Monday, October 5, 2015. Malone currently serves as NRCS Alabama’s Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations (ASTC-FO) for the Central Area in …
Florida Farm Labor Supervisor Training Program
Back this spring, we told you about a program that helps train folks that farm workers report to. And according to Josh McGill, there are upcoming classes for those interested. Download Audio To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Florida Holds First Ever Fall Peach Seminar
Peach growers were at the University of Florida/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Balm last Thursday for the Fall Peach Seminar. Josh McGill was there and has this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …