In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about a new report showing demand for recent college graduates with degrees in ag programs, the final 2014 cotton crop numbers and estimates for the 2015 peanut crop, along with a story about a new health fad. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida …
Eight Regular Session Days Remain for Alabama Legislature
The Alabama legislative session each year is limited to 30 meeting days within a period of 105 calendar days, meaning there are eight regular session days left in the 2015 session. Leigha Cauthen, executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, looks of what lawmakers discussed this past week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
“Feed My School” is Growing in Georgia
From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Georgia Grown’s “Feed My School for a Week” program just received its strongest application pool for participation in the program for the 2015 school year with 34 schools. Feed My School first launched in 2011 with a goal to help bridge the gap in nutritional value and quality of food served in Georgia schools, …
Senate to Debate TPA
The U.S. Senate passed a motion by a vote of 65 to 33 on Thursday which allowed a Trade Promotion Authority bill to advance to debate after reaching compromise. Rod Bain has more on the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …
State Sours On Sugar Land As Fix For Everglades
By Jim Turner From: The News Service of Florida THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 14, 2015-The state officially lost its appetite Thursday for buying a large chunk of sugar land to help restore the Everglades. The South Florida Water Management District Governing Board voted unanimously to terminate an option that had been signed by former Gov. Charlie Crist to purchase 46,800 …
Important Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Florida Ag Producers
From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida: Gainesville, FL. May 13, 2015 –Agricultural producers seeking federal crop insurance must have their Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form, commonly called form AD-1026, on file with their local USDA service center by June 1. Many farmers have their certification form on file since it’s required to participate in …
Georgia Peach Crop Looks Typical this Season
The late-March cold spell caused some Georgia peach growers to lose a portion of their crop, but consumers should see a typical selection of fruit when the first Georgia-grown varieties ripen this month. Download Audio To see more on this story click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …
USDA Notes Greening Impact on Florida Orange Crop
When USDA released its monthly Florida all-orange forecast Tuesday, it showed a 5 percent drop from last month, with a 6 million box drop in Florida Valencia oranges. USDA’s Acting Chief Economist Rob Johansson talks about the lower Florida production forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …
Florida Department of Citrus Seeks Help from Taxpayers
Like many people and groups in the aftermath of a natural disaster, the Florida Department of Citrus is seeking relief from the state’s taxpayers. Download Audio To see more on this story, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …
Statement by Commissioner Putnam on Updated Citrus Forecast for 2015
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on an updated 2015 citrus forecast for Florida, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released this statement: “The updated citrus forecast, which has decreased by 5.6 million boxes since the April announcement, illustrates just how severely citrus greening …