Cold weather is killing fish in northern and Central Florida counties, according to University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers, who are also offering some solutions. “In an aquaculture operation, farmers can cover their ponds with a frame covered with plastic, as ornamental fish farmers do in the Tampa area to protect their fish from the cold,” …
Peanut Calendar
Tyron Spearman has a look at some peanut industry events coming up this week. Peanut Calendar Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Deadline Nearing for Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Tickets
The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation and the Florida State Fair Authority invite you to the 2018 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Banquet. It will be held Tuesday, February 13 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, but the deadline to order tickets is nearing. At this year’s event they will be honoring four inductees: Alfonso Fanjul, Pepe Fanjul, …
Bayer Helping Growers Share the Risk
Many growers are thinking about the 2018 crop, and all know there are risks to deal with. That can range from not enough rain, too much rain, hail, an early freeze along with a variety of other weather related concerns. Bayer CropScience understands these risks, and that’s why they support growers with a risk management tool. Jason Wistehuff, product manager …
Florida Beef Council Participates in Orlando Event
The Florida Beef Council took part in an event this past weekend in Orlando. Not only did the council help sponsor it, FBC director of beef marketing and promotions, Allyson Trimble, says the event also gave the council an opportunity to pass out beef information to those who attended. Florida Beef Council Participates in Orlando Event Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Georgia Blueberry Growers to Vote on Continuation of Assessment for Market Order
Starting March 1, Georgia blueberry growers will have the opportunity to vote on renewing the grower assessment, which funds the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Blueberries. The Commission is charged by law with providing programs of research, promotion and education on behalf of Georgia blueberry growers. Most of the funds received by the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Blueberries are …
Issues with Implementing Air Emissions Reporting
A federal court did grant the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) another extension of a livestock emissions reporting deadline. The delay in reporting air emissions from animal waste will now last until May 1st. Last April, the D.C. U.S. Court of Appeals rejected an exemption for farm reporting of “hazardous” emissions under federal emergency response laws. But National Pork Producers Council …
Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show is Thursday
Peanut growers across the Southeast are invited to attend the annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama this Thursday, February 8. Ken Barton, executive director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association, said the event is put together by both the Alabama Peanut Producers Association and Florida Peanut Producers Association. Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show …
Alabama Well Represented at Cattle Industry Convention
Cattle producers from Alabama were in Phoenix, Arizona last week for the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Erin Beasley was proud of the number of folks from the state who attended this year. Alabama Well Represented at Cattle Industry Convention Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Bringing Beef Promotional Ideas Back to Georgia
Cattle producers from across Georgia were in Phoenix, Arizona last week for the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention. Georgia Beef Board‘s Kaytlyn Malia says the board was able to get a lot of new information to bring back to Georgia. Bringing Beef Promotional Ideas back to Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …