The Alabama Agriculture & Forestry Strategic Plan, which Members of a Steering Committee developed, calls for a more cooperative relationship between business and government in the state. Dr. Gary Lemme, director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, explains why this plan is important to the state’s ag industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 10, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talked about avian influenza, trade issues, possible wet weather conditions, bacon, eggs and potatoes. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …
Florida Lawmakers Discuss Tax Cuts
With just a few weeks left to the 2015 Florida Legislative session, lawmakers this past week dealt with sales tax issues. Sam Ard, director of governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, explains. Download Audio 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 …
USDA Official Discusses Trade in Tallahassee
USDA officials have been on the road this year meeting with agricultural stakeholders around the country to talk about the importance of Trade Promotion Authority for the president in expanding international markets for U.S. products. USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Alexis Taylor was in Florida recently and stopped in Tallahassee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator …
Commissioner Putnam Announces Record $4.2 Billion ‘Fresh From Florida’ International Sales in 2014
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that international exports of “Fresh From Florida” products increased last year to $4.2 billion, an all-time record. This is the third year in a row that Florida exports have Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
Florida NRCS Office in Santa Rosa County Holding Open House
Santa Rosa County, Florida farmers are being reminded an Open House will be held next Tuesday, April 14 from 4:00-6:00pm at the new USDA Service Center in Jay. Natural Resources Conservation Service District Conservationist Trent Mathews invites folks to join them to see the new office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
Statement by Commissioner Putnam on Updated Citrus Forecast for 2015
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 of 102 million boxes is holding steady, but the future of Florida’s iconic citrus industry continues to be threatened by citrus greening. The Florida Department of …
Alabama NRCS Promoting Soil Health Practices
Dr. Bill Puckett, state conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, encourages producers to implement more practices for better soil health. Download Audio Learn more about soil health practices on the Alabama NRCS website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …
Georgia Watermelon Association Dedicates $90,000 for 2015 Marketing Program
From the Georgia Watermelon Association: The Georgia Watermelon Association (GWA) recently announced plans to dedicate more than $90,000 to a strategic marketing program during the 2015 watermelon season. The program will have a fourfold approach using billboards, television programming, in-store marketing, and social media promotions and anticipates reaching millions across the state with Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …
Vegetables and Berries Come to Market Early in California
Springtime crops in California are off to an early start this year, propelled by mostly mild weather during the growing season. Download Audio 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 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …