University of Florida scientist Barry Kostyk discussed an age-old problem for citrus growers – rust mites – at a recent seminar at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. He notes that rust mites are especially significant for fresh fruit growers, but can also cause problems for growers of processed fruit. Scouting and spray frequencies for rust mites …
USDA Investing More in Conservation Stewardship Program
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants farmers and landowners to know a signup period has been announced for 2016 funding through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). While NRCS accepts applications for CSP throughout the year, producers should submit applications by March 31 to ensure they are considered for enrollment in 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Florida Citrus Growers to Visit California Counterparts
Florida citrus Extension agents Chris Oswalt and Steve Futch will accompany five Florida citrus growers to California next week to learn more about that state’s citrus industry. The group will visit World Ag Expo, a citrus nursery, a research center, a packinghouse and more. Oswalt tells more about the trip, including some topics likely to be discussed, with Southeast AgNet’s …
Dow Chemical to Cut More Jobs Ahead of DuPont Merger
Dow Chemical Co. said this week that it will cut 500 more jobs as it speeds up cost reductions, ahead of its merger with DuPont, to counter the impact of a strong dollar and weak demand for agrichemicals and seeds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Hoping for Congressional Approval on TPP
It was announced late Wednesday that the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal had been reached, as the agreement was signed by member nations. Recent past president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Phillip Ellis, said this was a key issue for the beef industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Bee Study
Everett Griner talks about a 5,000-year-old bee study in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
Celebrating Florida Agriculture Day
University of Florida/IFAS Watching Legislative Budget Talks From the University of Florida/IFAS: At week four the budget process is moving extremely fast and is ahead of schedule. Committee budget plans for both the House and Senate were unveiled and passed throughout last week. The proposed budgets could Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Super Bowl – Calories Consumed
Keeping your calories in check while indulging during the big game this weekend may be a big chore for a few of us. Even a moderate consumption of some of the popular party favorites can quickly add up the calories. So Cathy Isom looks at some ways to keep yourself from pigging out and breaking your healthy New Year’s resolution. …
Georgia Cotton Commission Disappointed with USDA Decision
The Georgia Cotton Commission, along with many others in the cotton industry, are disappointed with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s decision concerning the request by cotton producers that USDA qualify cottonseed for the PLC and ARC safety net programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
CME Addresses Volatility in Cattle Markets with trading Change
Cattle futures were added to a system that caps how many orders traders can send in relation to the number of trades they execute to curb volatility. The CME Groups made the change in time for futures trading Monday. The move was a response to a letter penned by the Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …