Sales of Fresh Produce Up in 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

United Fresh Produce Association has released the 2013 Year in Review Edition of the FreshFacts on Retail report. 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 …

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Important Farm Bill Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As farmers are happy to finally have farm legislation in place, American Seed Trade Association President Andy Lavigne says for specialty crop growers there is one specific program authorized by the farm bill that makes a huge impact on the entire industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Proposed Honeybee Research Facility Good for Producers and Consumers

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A new honeybee research facility could make Florida a global leader in agricultural research and is estimated to return more than $1 million in state tax revenue to Florida, according to Florida TaxWatch. The following report has more details regarding the effort with Tom Nolan, president of the Florida State Beekeepers Association, Florida Tax Watch’s Dr. Jerry Parrish and Representative …

Administration Urged to Reject Japan TPP Offer

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Pork, Sugar

Several agricultural organizations have joined together to voice their opposition to Japan negotiating position in the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership to exclude a number of ag products as part of a final agreement. 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 …

Bill to Streamline Alabama Department of Agriculture Activities Introduced

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Specialty Crops

Week nine of Alabama’s 2014 Legislative Session saw more progress of some ag related bills. Alabama Agribusiness Council’s Leigha Cauthen gives us the details. 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 …

Two Important Ag Bills Now Awaiting Governor’s Signature in Georgia

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Bryan Tolar says agriculture scored a couple of big wins during week nine of Georgia’s 2014 Legislative Session. 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 …

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or drones as some folks call them, are here to stay. Everett Griner tells why. 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 …

Immigration May Have to Wait for Lame Duck Session

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Immigration reform is a top priority for the agricultural sector, but American Seed Trade Association President Andy Lavigne says if we see anything accomplished this year, it will likely be after the mid-term elections. 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 …

UF/IFAS Expecting Good Budget Year for 2014 Legislative Session

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Jack Payne, senior vice president for Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Florida, expects the Florida Legislature to agree upon a budget this session that will allow the college to maintain strong momentum. 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 …

Former Florida Governor Askew Dies at 85

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FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 13, 2014…….. Former Gov. Reubin Askew, a major figure in modern Florida political history, died early Thursday at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Askew was 85. The former governor was admitted to the hospital Saturday with aspiration pneumonia, and his condition worsened when he suffered a stroke, family spokesman Ron Sachs said. …