Montgomery, AL — Commissioner John McMillan of the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries today released the following statement upon Congress’s ratification of Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, South Korea and Panama. 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 …
Passage of FTAs Brings Praise from Beyond our Borders
The passage of the three free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea resulted in cheers from across the nation and beyond, with both USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and Colombian Ambassador Gabriel Silva saying it is a win-win for all involved. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
National School Lunch Week
This week is being celebrated as National School Lunch Week with a theme of “School Lunch – Let’s Grow Healthy” 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 …
FFB Urges Growers to be Proactive Regarding Water Shortages
Recent heavy rains will surely help ease the water shortage for South Florida, but Charles Shinn, assistant director of government and community affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau, reminds producers that we are certainly not out of the woods yet. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
2012 Farm Bill
Everett Griner explains how the 2012 Farm Bill will be “lean and mean”. 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, 2026
FAITC Continuing their Effort to Educate Students About FL Specialty Crops
In a previous report we told you about Florida being awarded funding for 24 initiatives through USDA’s specialty crop block grant program and now we have more details on one of those with Florida Ag In Classroom’s Lisa Gaskalla. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Hoping for Passage of Trade Deals
Florida officials are saying passage of the trade deals with Panama, Colombia and South Korea could mean thousands of jobs for the state. 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 …
Georgia Department of Ag will have a Big Presence at Sunbelt
Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black says he is pleased that when the Sunbelt Ag Expo opens its gates next Tuesday, October 18, visitors will get a chance to learn more about Georgia Agriculture thanks to a partnership between the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Farm Bureau. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
More Research
Population growth commands research. Why? Everett Griner tells us. 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, 2026
Straughn Farms Receives 2011 Agricultural Environmental Leadership Award
The 2011 recipient of the Commissioner’s Agricultural Environmental Leadership Award is Dr. Alto Straughn of Straughn Farms in Waldo who was celebrated as a pioneer in safeguarding the environment during the 70th Annual Farm Bureau Meeting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …