Food Scammers

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about imposters invading Farmer’s Markets in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Now Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for $4.5 million in expected federal funding for the Florida Specialty Crop Block Grant program. The grant, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), will be awarded to …

Education Key to Consumer Appreciation of Seed and Seed Improvement

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Industry News Release, Seeds, Specialty Crops

CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) today unveiled results of research commissioned by the seed industry revealing that consumers underappreciate the role of seed and seed improvement in our lives, until they are presented with specific examples of the environmental, economic and health benefits of seed. ASTA briefed members of the media during its …

Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees Chosen for 2015

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

From Florida Citrus Mutual: LAKELAND, Fla. (December 5, 2014) – The Selection Committee for The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has announced three distinguished leaders will be inducted into the Hall during the 53rd Citrus Celebration Luncheon on Friday, March 6, 2015 at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Nicholas “Nick” D. Faryna (deceased), formerly of Umatilla, Fla., Sherwood J. “Buddy” …

How Big?

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about world record plants and produce in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Dairy Program Deadline; Tobacco Certificates

Tacy Callies Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on a dairy program deadline extension and tobacco certificate redemption. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

UF/IFAS PIE Center Survey Shows Floridians Have Food Safety Concerns

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops

While Floridians believe they do a fairly good job of keeping themselves safe from food-borne illnesses, they aren’t always clear about which foods, preparation techniques or cooking methods pose the biggest risks. A survey released this week by the University of Florida’s Public Issues in Education Center, shows the state’s residents have many concerns about food safety and genetically modified …

More Pressure on Legislators to Fight EPA Rules

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

Energy industry leaders are pressing state legislators to fight President Obama’s EPA rules and the grassroots effort could boost agriculture in its fight with EPA over the pending Waters of the U.S. rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Turf Grass

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner talks about turf grass in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026

USDA Citrus Disease Subcommittee Meets on FY 2015 Research Agenda, Budget Priorities

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2014 – USDA is announcing that the Citrus Disease Subcommittee is meeting Dec. 9-10 in Lake Alfred, Fl., to consider and make recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2015 research agenda, budget, and annual priorities for the Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program. This will be the second meeting of the Sponsored …