New Coverage for Whole Farm Revenue Insurance

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

The USDA has announced nationwide that it has expanded coverage for its Whole Farm Revenue coverage. Risk Management Agency administrator Brandon Willis explains how it also covers some farm groups and regions that are traditionally underserved, crop insurance wise. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

40th Joint Tomato Conference Starts Today

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Tomato Committee and the Florida Tomato Exchange is holding their 40th Annual Joint Tomato Conference this week at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Beach Resort in Naples. The event kicks off today, September 8 as a Tomato Food Safety Workshop will be held from Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle …

Georgia Grown Moment

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In this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, we highlight Georgia Grown members Lane Southern Orchards as CEO Mark Sanchez gives some insight on how they have grown into a major agritourism destination and the role Georgia Grown has played in their success. You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From …

Georgia Grown Pavilion at Atlanta Foodservice Expo

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Fruits, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Georgia Department of Agriculture wants folks to know the Georgia Grown pavilion still has space available for exhibitors during the Atlanta Foodservice Expo which takes place October 19-20 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The Atlanta Foodservice Expo will be the trade show event of the year for those involved in all sectors of Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle …

Georgia Commodity Commissions Name New Board Members

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Several Agriculture Commodity Commissions have recently appointed new members. The ex officio committee for the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commissions recently met to vote for appointments to serve in the agriculture commodity commissions for apples, blueberry, cotton, milk, peaches, pecan, tobacco and vegetables. Appointees, by committee, are Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members …

Southeast AgNet This Week: WOTUS Rule Starts; Flexibility for Growers

Josh McGill Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Sheep-Goats, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables, Water

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an update on the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule implemented in some states as well as information on Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Insurance. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Georgia Grown Moment

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Today we are starting a new feature from the Georgia Department of Agriculture that can be heard every week called the “Georgia Grown Moment”. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …

USDA Offers Greater Flexibility for Organic and Fruit and Vegetable Growers

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It was announced Thursday by Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden, that Whole-Farm Revenue Protection insurance will be available in every county in the nation in 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Watching the Tropics

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

While many of us know it’s a bit early to predict the exact path or how strong Tropical Storm Erika will end up being, the current cone of uncertainty indicates it could become a hurricane and may possibly affect South Florida by the first of next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Cotton Program; Biosecurity Principles

Tacy Callies Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables, Water

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report on the Cotton LEADS program as well as biosecurity principles for poultry producers. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless …