GAC Reflects on a Positive 2010 Session

As we wrap up our coverage of Georgia’s 2010 Legislative Session with the help of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says overall 2010 proved to be a positive session for Agriculture. Download Audio But Tolar says the work is never done as he explains what lies ahead for the coming year. Download Audio Sponsored …

Rate of Bee Decline Not Economically Sustainable

A recent survey indicates that nationwide losses of managed honey bee colonies totaled 33.8 percent from all causes from October 2009 to April 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

Economic Growth Could Help Farmers

With the economy improving, USDA Outlook Board Chairman Gerry Bange, says that could be a real good thing for agriculture, especially producers of higher value products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Fresh from Florida Campaign

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign, which helps boost sales of Florida agricultural products by helping shoppers easily identify items that are Florida-grown. More information is available online by clicking on “Fresh from Florida.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

Popular School Menu Items Targeted

Some popular items often seen on school lunch menus have been specifically targeted for removal by some of the 801 adults who responded to a poll commissioned by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …

FL Governor Proclaims Natural Resources Conservation Day

State Conservationist Carlos Suarez and District Conservationist Donna Hopwood celebrated April 27, 2010 as Natural Resources Conservation Day. As Florida Governor Charlie Crist marked the occasion with a signed proclamation in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

FDACS Hopes to “Save the Guac” From Threatening Avocado Pest

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson, like many people, enjoys fresh Florida guacamole and wants the public to know that a plant disease called laurel wilt is threatening one of its host trees, the Florida avocado. The Department’s Division of Plant Industry (DPI) has created a “Save the Guac” campaign to educate the public about this disease and …

FSA Computer Application Upgraded

USDA’s Farm Service Agency’s Direct Loan System computer application has been upgraded to now provide Internet-based technology for all loan-making and loan-servicing processes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …

Hidden Benefits to the Gardening Trend

More people are taking up gardening which could have hidden benefits to the agricultural community. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …

Message Backfires

A Governor’s intentions rile some farmers, and Everett Griner tells us just what caused this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …