These days, many Americans are concerned with the health benefits obtained from the foods they consume. Perhaps that’s part of the reason U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics show that domestic berry sales have increased dramatically in recent years. Two crops from this category suitable for many Florida small farms are blueberries and blackberries. Depending on your location, they could provide …
Champion Trees touted for Arbor Day
BRONSON TOUTS CHAMPION TREE PROGRAM AS NATIONAL ARBOR DAY APPROACHES TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is asking the public for its help in identifying “Champion Trees,” the largest known examples of individual species in Florida.
Ag Community Testifies Regarding Crop Insurance
A House Agriculture Subcommittee recently heard testimony from various ag and commodity groups on the performance of the federal crop insurance program.
FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 24th
Here’s this week’s 4-24-09 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee.
Bayer CropScience Donates $1.1 Million for Produce Sustainability
Bayer CropScience Donates $1.1 Million to United Fresh Research & Education Foundation to Create the Center for Global Produce Sustainability – Collaboration demonstrates company’s commitment to sustainability… LAS VEGAS — Bayer CropScience LP believes strongly in its commitment to protecting tomorrow today through its sustainability efforts. John Smith, director of the Horticulture Region for Bayer CropScience, presented Tom Lovelace, United …
AL Cattlemen Visit with State Legislators
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Associatiom held their spring board meeting Thursday in Montgomery, which included their annual trip down the street to the state capitol to visit with lawmakers. Dr. Billy Powell talks about the importance of these meetings and how many legislators look forward to talking with cattlemen from across the state.
National Peanut Lab Projects
Today Tyron Spearman looks at some of the many projects underway at the National Peanut Lab.
Meat Production Affected by Slow Economy
Due to the slower economy, meat production numbers are being affected.
Electrifying!!!
Today Everett Griner looks at what affects power lines have on cattle. Interesting facts!
The Physics of Palmer Amaranth May Be the Key
As Georgia’s Cotton Growers continue their ongoing battle over Palmer Amaranth, UGA Extension agronomist Dr. Stanley Culpepper believes that we may have turned a corner.