This is National FFA Week. Across the Southeast, a variety of events are planned to raise awareness about the National FFA organization and the role it plays in the development of the agriculture industry’s future leaders. Will Graves from Blount County is president of the Alabama State FFA Association and he looks forward to promoting the importance of agricultural education …
Students Use National FFA Week to Share Importance of Agriculture
From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Feb. 23, 2015/National FFA Organization) – More than a half-million students in all 50 states will share the importance of agriculture in our daily lives, spread their passion for agriculture and host communitywide events to help others in need this week. It’s National FFA Week and a host of activities are planned to …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: New Fresh From Florida Marketing Campaign
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the new campaign promoting “Fresh From Florida” products. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
The Sugar Association Responds to 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
From The Sugar Association: The Sugar Association is troubled by the lack of consistency in the scientific process and quality of evidence used by the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (Committee) as the basis for its Advisory Report to the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Committee’s conclusions on “added sugars” intake are …
Soil in the City
You could soon be seeing more backyard and community gardens cropping up in urban areas. Cathy Isom tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Farm Bill Safety-Net Deadlines Approaching for Florida Farmers
USDA’s Farm Service Agency State Executive Director in Florida, Rick Dantzler, wants to remind producers of upcoming important deadlines for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Year-Round Fruits and Veggies
Cathy Isom explains why we’re seeing more of our favorite fresh fruit and vegetables year-round in the supermarket. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Cold Weather Pushes into the Southeast
As many of us know, the latest wave of cold weather hitting this week is having an impact here in the Southeast. Susan Carter has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
AgMIP Experts Coming to Florida
In recent years, computer technology has begun to help agricultural producers solve dilemmas as old as farming itself. And next week, agricultural systems modeling experts with the Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Program, otherwise known as AgMIP, will be on the University of Florida campus to discuss their latest findings. UF’s Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. …
Importance of Trade Promotion Authority
USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse was in Florida recently to discuss trade issues, specifically Trade Promotion Authority. I asked him how important it was for Congress to grant TPA. Download Audio Click here to listen to more of my interview with Under Secretary Michael Scuse. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …