FL Receives $8 Million in Federal Forestry Grants

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, Specialty Crops

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced that his department has received $8 million in federal stimulus grants to minimize the state’s wildfire risk and restore longleaf pine ecosystems. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Agents Set Low Volume Application Meetings

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida’s multi-county citrus extension agents will conduct seminars on low volume application technology for citrus pests in six locations during October. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff provides the locations and dates in this report. Tune to this Southeast AgNet website at 8;20 a. m. Friday October 9th for Citrus Crop Forecast “Live” coverage. Sponsored on Southeast AgNet by Stallings Crop Insurance: …

AL Boiled Peanuts Raise Funds & Plains Peanut Festival

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Peanuts

At a recent event in Alabama boiled peanuts helped to raise funds for a great cause as Tyron Spearman has the details along with a reminder about a big event coming up this weekend in Plains, Georgia. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Possible Good News for Livestock Sector

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

While the livestock industry is still expected to be heading for a recovery, it may be a slower one than some previously thought. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FDACS’ Bronson Notes Passing “Legendary” State Forester Bethea

Gary Cooper FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry

TALLAHASSEE (FDACS News Release) — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced the death of John M. Bethea, a dynamic leader in helping shape the current state of Florida’s 1 million-acre State Forest system. He was 89. “Our current state forests owe a great deal to John’s vision and leadership,” Bronson said. “He was a man …

FFB Ag in the Classroom Mini Grants

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

(Gainesville, Fla.) – The Florida Farm Bureau Federation reminds teachers that Oct. 2 is the deadline to apply for its Ag in the Classroom Mini-Grants. The grants are designed to assist educators with projects like Playground design and painting. Playground markings play a crucial role in promoting safety by defining play zones and providing visual cues for children. If you …

NRCS Watershed Structures Prevented More Possible Flooding

Randall Weiseman Georgia, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Recent torrential rainfall in Georgia has caused some flooding in a number of areas, but James Tillman, State Conservationist for Georgia NRCS, says that watershed structures prevented the potential for even more damage. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Expanding Bee Genetic Resistance Against Varroa Mites

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops

Recent research has revealed some varieties of honey bees contain a genetic trait that allows them to better defend themselves against varroa mites. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024