Florida Student Is New 2016-2017 National FFA Secretary

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Education, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Technology

The 89th National FFA Convention and Expo wrapped up this past weekend in Indianapolis and the 2016-2017 National FFA officer team was announced. One of those members is from Florida, as Victoria Harris, a biology major at the University of Florida, will serve as national secretary. Bryce Doeschot talked with her about being a new national FFA officer and about …

Florida FFA Member Elected To 2016-17 National FFA Officer Team

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Education, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, GA Grown Moment, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Technology

From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016/National FFA Organization) – Students from Delaware, Florida, Minnesota, New York, South Carolina and Texas have been elected by delegates from throughout the United States to serve on the 2016-17 National FFA Officer team. David Townsend, an agricultural and natural resources and plant science major at the University of Delaware, was …

Florida and Georgia FFA Members Receive National Awards

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Cattle, Education, Environment, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats, Specialty Crops, Technology, Vegetables

The 89th National FFA Convention and Expo has wrapped up in Indianapolis and during the event the National Agricultural Proficiency Awards were handed out as eight members from Florida and Georgia were recipients. From the National FFA Organization:

2016 PMA Fresh Summit Wrap-Up

Randall Weiseman Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Technology

The 67th annual Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit Convention and Expo was one for the books, literally. The event, held in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, had a record attendance of 20,889 attendees from over 65 countries. More than 12,000 exhibiting companies showcased new products, trends, technologies and innovations at the event. The Southeast was well …

New Technology Helping Growers Save Water

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Technology, Vegetables, Water

We told you a few weeks ago that new technology was being tested by several farmers to see if it saves water usage. The technology allows farmers to access soil-moisture readings right from their phones, with updates every three hours. Kelley Morgan, professor of soil and water science with the University of Florida/IFAS, explains how this works. Download Audio

Georgia Middle School Named Top FFA Chapter

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Cattle, Education, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Technology

From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization named its top chapters today during the 89th National FFA Organization & Expo. Outstanding Middle School: Madison County Middle FFA of Georgia Model of Excellence: Yelm FFA of Washington Student Development: Bullard FFA of Texas Chapter Development: Omak FFA of Washington Community Development: …