University of Florida Names Nick Place as Dean for Extension

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Here’s a UF/IFAS news release: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Former University of Florida faculty member Nick Place is returning to Gainesville to become the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences dean for extension and director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Farmers Encouraged to Attend Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day

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Sunbelt Ag Expo Farm Manager Michael Chafin encourages farmers to come out to their annual Field Day July 12, 2012, where he says in addition to the traditional field tours, they will see different types of cropping systems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

National Efforts Being Deployed to Eradicate Brown Marmalated Stink Bug

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The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug has the potential to wreak havoc on a number of our southeastern crops which is why USDA research entomologist Tracy Leskey says they are working to find eradication efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …

Beef Cookoff Changing with the Times

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Evelyn Brown from Cullman, Alabama is the 2012 National Beef Cookoff committee chair and she talks about how they have updated the way the event is conducted to keep up with the changing times. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …

Codex Decides to Move Ahead with Ractopamine Standards

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Here’s a release from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (July 5, 2012) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is present at the Codex meeting taking place in Rome July 2 -7. Participating member countries expressed their views on the safety of ractopamine and today, July 5, 2012, the member countries voted in favor of the adoption of standards …

Dow Has Solution for Growers Dealing With Worm Pressure

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With the conditions right for increased worm pressure, Andy Fordice Insecticide Product Manager with Dow AgroSciences says Intrepid Insecticide is a great solution for growers dealing with worms in peanuts, soybeans and pasture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …

USDA Expands Drug Residue Testing in Meat

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USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is responsible for ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled and packaged and this week they announced plans to expand testing of these products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

Citrus Industry eNews: Canker Dogs Ready to Work; OJ Futures

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NRCS Featured on Agenda for SE NACD Meeting

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The Southeast Region of the National Association of Conservation Districts will be holding its annual meeting on July 29 -31 in Destin, FL. Linda Minton, first vice president of the Association of Florida Conservation Districts, says several representatives from the Natural Resources Conservation Service will be on the agenda to give conservation updates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins …

Research Project Confirms Need to Use New Packing Materials for Tomatoes

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The University of Florida’s Dr. Martha Roberts serves on several capacities on the board for the Center for Produce Safety, and at their recent meeting she gave a quick synopsis regarding a research project looking into the need for tomatoes to be packed in new cartons. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …