ASTA: CA Seed Researcher Comments On Intellectual Property Rights

Gary Cooper Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

In her presentation to a Chinese delegation attending this week’s American Seed Trade Association Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference in Arizona, Dr Cecilia Chi Nam, Director of Science and Technology from University of California, Davis, says the rights for companies to protect their investments are critical to advancement of seed technologies needed to keep driving vegetable varieties forward. Her comments …

ASTA – Intellectual Property Rights & Impact On New Seed Varieties

Gary Cooper Alabama, Corn, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Vegetable Farmers throughout North America should be interested in these comments from Tim Johnson, President of Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc at this week’s American Seed Trade Association Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference in Arizona. Speaking to a Chinese delegation of seed company operatives at the ASTA conference, Johnson addressed the important area of intellectual property rights as Chinese companies seek …

ASTA – American Seed Trade Association Veggie/Flower Conference

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Farmers certainly know seeds are the basis from which all crops come, but there’s a lot more going into research and development of vegetable seeds nowadays than many farmers may realize. At the annual ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference this week in Scottsdale, AZ, top level seed company executives and marketers have again gathered to do business and learn …

FL Sugar Farmers Tout Water Quality Success With Lawmakers

Gary Cooper Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar

FLORIDA SUGAR FARMERS SHARE NEWS OF SUCCESS WITH HOUSE COMMITTEES (News Release distributed by U S Sugar): House testimony shows significant progress in water quality as a result of farmers’ commitment to Everglades restoration. Tallahassee — Before a joint meeting of the Florida House of Representatives’ in recent days, State Affairs Committee and Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee, Florida’s sugar …

Vilsack Hoping for Farm Bill Sooner Rather than Later

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

While the Farm Bill extension did allow for some programs to continue, some uncertainty remains. Which is why Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is hoping that Congressional leaders will not wait much longer to craft a comprehensive 5-Year Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Statement from U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON –Today, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., released the following statement: “After much contemplation and reflection, I have decided not to run for re-election to the Senate in 2014. ‘This is a decision Julianne and I have thought through and prayed about for many weeks. I am Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

More Funds Could be Available for GA Regional Water Councils

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar says that during week 2 of Georgia’s Legislative Session, there were discussions of funding for the regional water councils. 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 …

Sugar Cane

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar

Do you wonder what the top crop for ethanol is? Everett Griner explores this question today. 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 of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …

Fruit the Top Snack of Choice

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

Fresh fruit is eaten as a snack more often than any sweet or salty alternative beyond the produce aisle, this according to a study by The NPD Group. 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 …

Farm Bill Extension Allowing NRCS Programs to Continue in FL

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

FL NRCS acting state conservationist Roney Guiterrez says a lot of lingering questions regarding conservation funding have been answered thanks to the Farm Bill extension. 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 …