Syngenta Recognizes 2013 FFVA Scholarship Winner

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Continuing its investment in the future of agriculture, Syngenta is proud to recognize Christian Mignano of the University of Florida as the 2013 recipient of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) education scholarship. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

New Study Shines Light on Shipping Cost for Tomatoes

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

A new economic case study has found that shipping tomatoes in corrugated boxes can be significantly cheaper than shipping them in reusable plastic containers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Farm to School Census Highlights Farmer Benefits of Program

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

USDA’s first-ever Farm to School Census showed that in the 2011-12 school year more than 38-thousand schools participating in program purchased and served more than 350-million dollars in local food to their 21-million students. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

Florida Bills Would Give Tax Help to Farmers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From The News Service of Florida: Looking to help farmers, Sen. Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, and Rep. Jake Raburn, R-Lithia, filed bills this week that would create new tax exemptions for the agriculture industry. The bills (SB 312 and HB 207) would provide exemptions for irrigation equipment, replacement parts for farm equipment and repairs to farm equipment. Also, it would allow …

Melon Problems

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

Disease problems are plaguing melon growers. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

Getting More Food From Local Farms To Schools

Dan Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

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Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Wants Farm Bill this Year

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

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance was among those pleased in the announcement of the first public meeting for the 2013 Farm Bill conference. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Georgia Ag Committee Members Get Firsthand Look at Agriculture

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

The Georgia Agribusiness Council hosted members of the State’s Ag Committees on a tour of the Sunbelt Ag Expo as well as to several surrounding agricultural industries last week. John Wilkinson, chairman of the Senate Ag Committee, said the tour was a valuable opportunity for legislators from some of the more urban parts of the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

NASS Announces Changes to November Crop Production Report

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Issued October 24, 2013 by the Agricultural Statistics Board of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will publish information in the November 8th Crop Production report that was originally scheduled for release in the October report. This includes: • Potential updated planted and harvested acreage for dry edible beans, canola, corn, …

Annual Sugarcane Field Day Set for November 4

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

The annual The Sugarcane Field Day at the University of Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy will be held on November 4, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …