Farm to School Conference and Deere a Hit at Consumer Electronics Show

The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture will be sharing with famers at the Farm to School conference in Orlando March 6-8, and John Deere showed off its future farmer-focused technology, including radio still playing a big part of the in-cab entertainment system, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

CattleCon24 in Orlando and Ag Equipment Downward Trend

The Agribusiness Update
CattleCon24 in Orlando, January 31 thru February 2, and the ag equipment market began a downward trend last year and dealers worry 2024 might be their roughest year since COVID.

Florida Achievement in Agriculture and Ag Groups Push AM Radio Act

The Agribusiness Update
Finalists for Florida Farm Bureau’s 2023 Achievement in

Agriculture awards will compete at the Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Orlando next week, and rural and agricultural groups write Congress in support of passing the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.

Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference and Farm Sector Real Estate Debt

The Agribusiness Update
Young Florida farmers and ranchers will gather in Orlando July 7-9 for the 2023 Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference, and USDA data shows farm sector debt tied to real estate expected to reach record high in 2023.

Commodity Classic in Orlando and Formal Education in Rural America

The Agribusiness Update
The Commodity Classic sets attendance record in Orlando, and formal education grows in rural America but still lags behind urban areas.

U.S. Ag Exports to Mexico and Vilsack Keynote at Commodity Classic

The Agribusiness Update
New USDA data shows Mexico accounted for nearly 14% of all U.S. ag exports between 2018 and 2022, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will deliver the keynote address at the Commodity Classic in Orlando tomorrow.

Southeast Produce Council to Meet in Orlando and Restaurant Equipment Challenges

The Agribusiness Update
One good meeting leads to another as Southeast Produce Council plans Southern Exposure meeting for March in Orlando, and Restaurants now facing supply chain challenges obtaining kitchen equipment.

Biological Products Surge Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The demand for biological ag products grows according to trade association.

Biological Products Surge Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rapid change in demand for biological products to help crops with fewer chemicals.

Building the Right Culture On the Farm Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Expo featured speaker, former Hard Rock International executive and author Jim Knight talks about building the right culture among your farm employees.

Building the Right Culture On the Farm Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Former Hard Rock International executive and author Jim Knight delivered his "Culture that Rocks" talk to Potato Expo audience about putting people first for success.

Bayer 'Grow On' Campaign Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
At Potato Expo, Bayer Crop Sciences talks about 'Grow On' campaign to educate growers and rest of industry on what to say when asked ...

6-17 NWR Helping to Stop Mass Murder

Northwest Report
In view of the recent shootings in Orlando and Oakland, U.S. Rep. Greg Walden just announced that a major mental health reform bill.

2010 Potato Expo

Line on Agriculture
Today marks the first day of the second annual Potato Expo in Orlando, Florida. It is a chance for the entire industry to get together and discuss the issues.