This notice in this week from Interim UF VP for Ag, Larry Arrington, who writes: As you may know, four candidates have been selected to visit the UF campus during the first two weeks of February to interview for the position of Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources. The schedules are still being finalized but their CVs are …
SW Florida Vegetable Farmworker Income Down after Freeze
(Univ of FL – Jan 26 Release) – The freeze that decimated thousands of acres of vegetable crops throughout southwest Florida earlier this month also had an enormous effect on farm labor income, costing field workers an estimated $23.6 million-plus, according to Dr. Fritz Roka, an associate professor of agricultural economics at the University of Florida (UF)/IFAS Southwest Florida Research …
Hungry People
This is an unsolvable problem that just keeps growing. Is there a solution? Everett Griner discusses. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Water and Poo
Recently elected National Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher chairman, Will Gilmer, is also an Alabama dairy farmer who uses his website along with a variety of other social media tools to communicate the importance of agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Upcoming Cutoff for 3 AL NRCS Programs
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind landowners that this Friday, January 29 is the cutoff date for three popular Farm Bill Programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
EPA Nutrient Standards Will Have Wide Spread Consequences
EPA’s proposed nutrient standards for Florida’s waters has had agriculture stand up and take notice, but Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson notes that it will effect more than just farmers. Download Audio There are a series of hearings that EPA will be holding to hear comments about the proposal. In order to attend and/or participate in the public workshop you MUST …
NCC President Speaks on Pressing Issues at GCC Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission’s 3rd annual meeting was a big success and upcoming president of the National Cotton Council, Eddie Smith, said that he was impressed with the efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Contradictions in Fruit and Veggie Consumption
A new poll shows that more Americans said they were eating healthy in 2009 compared with the previous year. However, the percentage reporting they ate at least five servings of fruits and vegetables four days the previous week declined. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
DuPont’s Coragen Features Remarkable Chemistry
Rick Percy, retail account manager with DuPont, says that Coragen is a great option for specialty crop growers looking for efficiency. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
USDA Releases Supporting Promotion of Ag Products
USDA has allocated 234.5-million dollars to help promote American food and agricultural products overseas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …