The recent 2007 Agriculture Census shows that Florida Agriculture is up to $7.785 billion in economic worth to the state and Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson gives us the numbers to back it up. For more information on the ag census in Florida visit their website. USDA NASS Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …
Cotton Service Award Honors Georgia Cotton Leader
Bob McLendon, a Leary, GA, cotton producer, is the recipient of the 2008 Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award. The Baker Award, named for the late California industry leader and NCC President Harry S. Baker, is presented annually to a deserving individual who has provided extraordinary service, leadership and dedication to the U.S. cotton industry. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …
Alabama Agriculture Shows Impressive Increase
With the recent announcement of the 2007 Agriculture Census, Alabama was one of 39 states that showed an increase in farm numbers and Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks says that even though the numbers are encouraging the work is far from done. For more information on the ag census in Alabama visit their website. USDA NASS Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …
Cotton Production Meetings Touring State
Don’t forget the upcoming annual Cotton Production Meetings still traveling throughout the state. For more information regarding the meetings call your local extension agent or for a complete list of the meeting locations and times click here. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Growing Food for a Growing Population
Food production will have to increase considerably in order to feed the continually growing world population and the U.S. is one of only a few countries equiped for this challenge, this according to Octavio Ramirez, Head of Agricultural & Applied Economics at the University of Georgia. Ramirez says that climate change, and water issues may have a big impact on …
Peanut Exports Look Good
Today Tyron Spearman has information he learned at a recent meeting concerning peanut exports and the potential there. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FL Proposal to Cut Livestock News Service
Both the Florida House and Senate Ag Committees have been meeting this week to look over what they will be discussing as one major issue is of course budget cuts. The House Agricultural and Natural Resources Appropriations Committee heard presentations this week, one of those from Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson, who has proposed cutting the state’s livestock reporting service. Southeast …
2008 Sees Strong Growth for Meat Exports
Results show excellent growth for both U.S. pork and beef exports in 2008, as pork achieved a 17th consecutive record-setting year of increased numbers. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng said many factors drove this tremendous surge. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Purina Mills wins the Central Equine Relay at HITS Ocala
The popular Central Equine Relay crowned its winning team on Friday night at HITS Ocala when Team Purina Mills grabbed the blue ribbon under the lights in the Grand Prix Ring at HITS Post Time Farm, in Ocala, Florida. The winning team was comprised of Sergio Campos, Libby McKinney and Mariana Savage, and bested 11 other teams to win the …
UF Ag Economist Brings Depth to Ag Research Budget Debate
University of Florida Ag Economist Tom Spreen is well-known for his economic analyses of Florida agriculture, his work has been especially helpful in the citrus community. As state lawmakers face yet another round of serious budget cuts sure to again impact University of Florida IFAS along with every other sector, Spreen offers timely and powerful insight and perspective about how …