Southeast

UF drone camp steers 4-H teens toward future careers

Florida high school students are learning how to master drone use in agriculture and other industries. While many of his high school classmates relished the lackadaisical days of summer break, Putnam County resident Liam Sayler... more »

Food safety focus of new statewide Florida Extension agent

New statewide Florida Extension agent Stephanie Brown is assisting growers with their food safety practices. Growing up in rural Douglas, Georgia, a town of 11,000 people, Brown actively participated in Future Farmers of America. She... more »

UF, Ag safety center release heat-related illness toolkit

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is partnering with a farm safety organization to prevent farmworker deaths from oppressive heat. UF/IFAS and the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and... more »

FieldWatch partners with Georgia ag dept. on pesticide safety

A partnership between Georgia and a nonprofit mapping operation is designed to promote safe pesticide handling. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is partnering with FieldWatch to introduce new technology aimed at promoting safe pesticide... more »

Washington Apple Commission taps Florida tomato leader as new head

The new head of the Washington Apple Commission (WAC) returns to the Evergreen State after working for the business interests of Florida tomato growers. Michael Schadler, executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE),... more »

Titan Farms partners with CarbonCents to reduce carbon footprint

A partnership with a carbon reduction tech firm should help Titan Farms cut its carbon footprint. CarbonCents is a pioneering technology firm specializing in carbon footprint tracking and reduction solutions. The collaboration for the Ridge... more »

Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association starts partnership effort

In an effort to bolster industry support, the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) has launched the Partnership for Growth Program. The Partnership for Growth Program provides GFVGA industry champions the opportunity to support... more »

Titan Farms celebrates decade of premium peach brand

Titan Farms is marking the first 10 years of one of its premium fresh peach brands. The Ridge Spring, South Carolina-based Titan announced the 10th anniversary celebration of its Lori Anne Peaches peach brand. [caption... more »