As National Strawberry Day approaches on Feb. 27, University of Florida scientists have found another variety that can grow in South Florida. It’s largely unknown to American consumers, it’s temptingly tasty and it’s good for local markets, UF researchers say. Alan Chambers, an assistant professor of horticultural sciences with the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, led a team …
Deadline Nearing for Spring Crop Insurance Sign-Up
Farmers should note that important sign-up deadlines are coming up in the next few weeks for insurance coverage of spring planted crops. And as Rod Bain reports, a new endorsement is among the insurance offerings producers can consider. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Georgia Farmer Receives National Award
During the recent National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) annual meeting, James Vaughn of Forsyth, Georgia was named the 2019 “Friend of Conservation”. This award recognizes an individual, business or agency for outstanding contributions to the conservation of our nation’s natural resources. Vaughn was nominated by the Towaliga Conservation District and the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts. Vaughn Farms is a family-owned …
Will New Farm Bill Dairy Program Improve the Struggling Dairy Sector?
Some wonder if the new dairy program through the 2018 Farm Bill will relieve some of the stress in the dairy industry. Gary Crawford has a story that provides more information about the new Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMCP), which replaces the Margin Protection Program (MPP). Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
How to Breed Your Homegrown Orchids
Cathy Isom began this series informing you of the extraordinary types of orchids. She covered planting, watering and feeding. Cathy concludes her series with how to breed your own homegrown orchids. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Once you have an orchid in your home that you’ve fallen in love with, you can take a cutting from the rootstock, …
DeSantis, Cabinet Look at Land Buys
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet next week will be asked to spend $2.54 million in the Florida Forever conservation program to buy land in Lake and Hamilton counties. The proposals, which the Cabinet will take up Feb. 26, would lead to paying $540,000 to acquire 83.4 acres in Lake County and paying $2 million for 316 acres in …
House Ag Committee Chair Speaks about Farm Bill
The Chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee spoke during a recent convention. According to Tyron Spearman, he talked about the 2018 Farm Bill. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
UCF Students Learn About Nutritional Aspects of Beef
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues to work with University of Central Florida (UCF) culinary medicine program students through a program helping them better understand the nutritional aspects of beef. DeAnne Maples, director of beef marketing and promotion, says the program is now in its third week. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
U.S., China to Continue Trade Talks This Week
The U.S. and China will continue talks this week that will hopefully lead to an end to the trade war between the two economic superpowers. A Reuters article says sources from both sides feel the recent negotiations kept things moving forward. The Trump Administration still seems committed to the March 1 deadline to reach a deal or raise tariffs on …
Senate Reauthorizes Pesticide Registration Improvement Act
The Senate Ag Committee and its leadership, including Chair Pat Roberts and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, announced that the Senate passed the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. In the announcement, the Senators said, “The unanimous Senate passage of the bipartisan PRIA legislation provides certainty to farmers, consumers, and many other stakeholders. We’re urging our colleagues in the House to pass the …