Citrus Freeze Causes Crop, Leaf And Twig Damage

The Monday morning freeze froze some fruit and caused twig and leaf damage over much of the Florida citrus belt, according to reports from grower association representatives. However, catastrophic damage was apparently avoided. The first report offers a statewide look. The second report zeroes in on several regional areas. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic …

FL NRCS Says Apply Now for FRPP

USDA‘s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida reminds producers they are now accepting proposals for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program. For more information contact Ronald Howard, Florida FRPP State Program Manager at 352-338-9508, or log on to http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/frpp/ Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …

Cattle Industry Convention Coming

The 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is just over two weeks away with the event taking place in San Antonio, Texas. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …

Strawberry Plants Doing Well Despite Continued Freezing Temps

In this report, we check in with Ted Campbell with the Florida Strawberry Growers Association who says the growers are feeling very optimistic after continuing to endure several hours freezing temperatures. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Ag Connect Expo Offering Opportunities to Ag Sector

The Ag Connect Expo kicks off Wednesday, January 13 and run through Friday, January 15 in Orlando. And Rich Jefferson Senior Director of Public Relations for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says they believe the show will bring great opportunities to the Ag community. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Arbor Day

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the January celebration of Arbor Day in Florida. More information is available on the FDACS Division of Forestry web site by clicking on Arbor Day. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …

Cheap Food

Some support higher food costs. Everett Griner tells us about this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …

FAWN To Hold Weather School for FL Growers This Week in Bartow

It’s kind of eerie that this week’s University of Florida/FAWN (Florida Automated Weather Network) Winter Weather School has been scheduled since long before this week’s cold weather came along. Even so, it should still be good timing for growers in the area to gather to learn more about what is happening right now and what they can do in the …

Freeze Watch Remains In Effect for South Florida Tonight 1/10/10

Again, we’re posting this localized, farm specific weather information for south Florida growing areas from Gene McAvoy, County Extension Director, LaBelle, Florida, regarding tonight’s continuing cold weather (posted Sunday 2:30 p. m. 1/10/10) A HARD FREEZE WATCH CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH FLORIDA AREAS TONIGHT AS VERY COLD AIR WILL CONTINUE IN PLACE OVERNIGHT. THE LOWS TONIGHT ARE EXPECTED TO …

Putnam prepares Request for Freeze Help for Florida

(This release in late Friday 1/8/10 from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam’s office in BARTOW, Fla.) – Congressman Adam Putnam today said he is preparing a letter from the Florida congressional delegation to urge prompt action from the federal government to help Florida agricultural growers recover from record cold weather. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …