By LILLY ROCKWELL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 24, 2011……… Forget those ambitious plans to build that state-of-the-art biology building with plush offices, classrooms and labs. Actually, don’t even count on routine roof repairs to dozens of public university buildings. This year, the State University System of Florida is facing such a large shortfall in state …
The FDA Receives Better Understanding of Florida Produce
Some University of Florida food safety experts recently took the initiative to educate federal officials about the produce industries they regulate with a cross-state tour that provided a behind-the-scenes look at growers’ operations and food safety efforts. Download Audio Click here for the complete article. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Water Shortage Declared for South Florida
With regional water levels falling and no significant rainfall forecast in the coming weeks, South Florida Water Management District has declared a water shortage in South Florida. For more information log on to www.sfwmd.gov/waterwatch. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …
Good Outlook for Meat Exports to Japan
The recent disaster in Japan has many worried about U.S. meat exports to that country, but U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng talks about how long-term demand for U.S. beef and pork should not be adversely affected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …
GA Dairy Farm Wins Environmental Award
During the Georgia Ag Awareness Week kick-off event in Atlanta, it was announced that Everett Williams with WD Dairy LLC of Madison, Georgia was this year’s Environmental Stewardship Award winner. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …
Promoting Peanuts with Basketball & Peanut Proud Festival
You may be seeing peanut advertisements during the current NCAA Tournament as Tyron Spearman talks about how certain companies are using this venue while also reminding us all about a big peanut festival coming up this weekend. Promotion: Download Audio Festival: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Citrus Industry eNews: Florida Citrus 10 Years from Now
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Home Gardening
Home gardening is the highest since WWII. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …
Florida Farm Bureau Day Draws Capitol Crowd, and State Leaders
Once again Florida Farm Bureau drew one of the biggest visiting crowds of the year to Tallahassee during the state’s legislative session for its “Farm Bureau Days” reception (top right) with the state’s political leadership. Farm Bureau members from all over Florida spent the day visiting with legislative representatives about numerous issues of concern, then hosted many at their big …
Bayer CropScience to acquire US-based Hornbeck Seed Company
Monheim, March 23, 2011 – Bayer CropScience announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Hornbeck Seed Company Inc. (HBK), a privately-held company headquartered in DeWitt, Arkansas, USA. Hornbeck is a seed company supplying soybean, rice, and wheat varieties in the southern US-market, with an in-house soybean breeding program and proprietary soybean germplasm. Bayer CropScience will acquire …