GAINESVILLE, FL (UF/IFAS) — The University of Florida will host the next meeting of Florida’s Blue-Green Algae Task Force on August 30 at 9 a.m. at the UF Levin College of Law. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed live on the Florida Channel. Two UF/IFAS researchers are members of the six-person task force. Tom Frazer, …
Tropical Storm Dorian and Agricultural Concerns
What does the agricultural community need to watch out for as Tropical Storm Dorian heads toward the mainland United States? Stephanie Ho has the story. Stay updated on this and all tropical storms here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
NCBA on Agreement in Principle with Japan
This past weekend, it was announced that the U.S. and Japan had agreed in principle on a trade deal that will include agriculture and improve access for U.S. beef in Japan. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Director of International Trade, Kent Bacus, discusses the announcement and what it really means for U.S. beef exports to Japan. Bacus says getting a deal done with …
Hemp Crop Insurance Coverage Available for 2020
(NAFB) — Certain industrial hemp growers will be able to obtain insurance coverage under the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program for crop year 2020. The Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency Tuesday announced coverage for hemp grown for fiber, flower or seeds. The coverage will be available to producers who are in areas covered by USDA-approved hemp plans or who are …
USMCA Ratification, FMD Vaccine Bank among NPPC Congressional Asks
In a recent Hogs on the Hill blog post, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) highlighted a number of pressing issues that need Congressional attention this fall. Among the priorities is congressional ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement. This would allow the U.S. pork industry to maintain zero-duty market access to two of its largest export markets. According to NPPC, another …
Foods that Grow Best in Small Space Gardens
If you live in a building that offers no yard for a garden. That doesn’t mean you can’t have one. Cathy Isom offers you suggestions on some of the foods that will grow best in the smallest of gardening spaces. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. You can grow a garden just about anywhere and you don’t have …
Work Starts on Toll Road Plans
TALLAHASSEE (NSF) — Task forces that will study and make recommendations about three major toll-road proposals will be committed to protecting farmland and natural springs in the western side of the state, members were told Tuesday as they formally kicked off the work. Still, critics who fought the projects during this year’s legislative session because of concerns about sprawl and …
Florida Beef for Back-to-School Lunches
It is back-to-school time again across Florida, and many parents are looking for great ideas for lunches they pack for their students. Florida Beef Council Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion DeAnne Maples says this is something she deals with, just like many other families. She offers some terrific lunchbox ideas. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Vote for Those Who Support Agriculture
During a recent event, U.S. Representative Austin Scott of Georgia encouraged farmers to support candidates who understand and support agriculture. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …
SoilWeb 2.0 App Update Available
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind producers about their recent release of the iOS and Android SoilWeb app, version 2.0. The app now has a cleaner and more modern interface with GPS-location-based links to access detailed digital soil survey data (SSURGO) published by the NRCS for most of the U.S. The SoilWeb app provides users with information relating …