Resource Conservationist John Curtis with the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service encourages producers to visit their local NRCS office this summer in order to update their conservation plans. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
Swiftmud Unveils Pumping Limits During Freezes
It seems that last January’s severe freeze is continuing to have lingering effects on agriculture as the Southwest Florida Water Management District has unveiled a plan to limit the amount of water growers can pump during freezes. And Hillsborough County strawberry grower, Michelle Williamson, says many growers are already implementing crop-protection alternatives, however these will ultimately have an impact on …
Funds Announced for Southeast Forestry Initiative
Gainesville, FL. — Carlos Suarez, state conservationist for the US Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced that Florida has received $704,225 in funding for an initiative designed to help non-industrial private forest (NIPF) landowners to improve the health and extent of upland pine forest ecosystems. These funds are available through the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP). …
Farm Bureau South Florida Report: EPA Numeric Nutrient Update
This in today from Florida Farm Bureau’s Charlie Shinn, who keeps pretty close tabs on water goings on in the south Florida region. EPA Extends Deadlines for Enacting New Numeric Nutrient Criteria in South Florida Waters including Canals On June 7, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Plaintiffs in the numeric nutrient litigation filed a notice of extension of …
Snacking by the Numbers
According to a recent report most Americans eat at least one snack a day with 42 percent skipping one meal to eat snacks instead. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
Mediterranean Fruit Flies Found in Palm Beach County
TALLAHASSEE — During routine fruit fly monitoring, a trap containing suspect Mediterranean fruit flies was collected in the 6600 block of N.E. Seventh Avenue in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, by a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services inspector, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced today. The find was later confirmed to be wild Mediterranean fruit flies by …
Agrotain Helps Get More for Your Money
Barney Cherry, Agricultural Sales Manager for the Anderson Groups southern region, said they have been using Agrotain for over 3 years and have been pleased with how it has performed when using urea. Download Audio Check out the recent video from the third annual University of Georgia Hay School! Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
Peanut Crop Update
Today Tyron Spearman has an update of how the peanut crop looks as of this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …
FL Ag Commissioner Bronson: Drill Backers Misled on Safety
(News Service of Florida): Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson said he still feels the nation’s energy supply needs oil, but said he and others who had pushed for new drilling were misled about the likelihood of a spill like the one currently threatening the Gulf Coast. “I was one of the ones who said we ought to be looking at drilling …
FCC Chair: Citrus Research, Marketing Both Vital
New Citrus Commission Chairman George Streetman says that marketing and research will both be commission priorities under his chairmanship. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …