THREE NORTH FLORIDA PROPERTIES DESIGNATED AS CENTURY PIONEER FAMILY FARMS TALLAHASSEE (FDACS February 24, 2009) – Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced that three North Florida properties have qualified for recognition as Century Pioneer Family Farms. Recognition in this program means the families have maintained continuous ownership of the property for at least 100 years. …
A Southern Crop
This crop is grown in the south and has a connection to Georgia. What is it? Everett Griner tells us and all about it. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …
Aaron Vale wins the $75,000 Strongid® C 2X Grand Prix
Aaron Vale continued his hot streak when he won his second consecutive Sunday Grand Prix capturing the blue aboard Joan Kalman’s Tarco in the $75,000 Strongid® C 2X Grand Prix at HITS Post Time Farm, in Ocala, Florida. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef …
Staci Braswell Joins FFB Team
Staci Braswell has joined the staff of Florida Farm Bureau Federation as director of Government and Community Affairs. The division represents Farm Bureau on public policy issues relating to ordinances, legislation and regulations impacting agriculture with emphasis on the areas of water, land use, growth management and environmental regulations. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober …
Peanut Power Hour
One of the big events in the state capitol last week was a “Peanut Power Hour.” The promotion was co-hosted by the House and Senate Ag Committees and the Georgia Agribusiness Council to promote the benefits of the peanut industry and food products. Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle says that its important for consumers to know that their food is safe. …
Agriculture Has Big Responsibilities
With the legislature in session and possible budget cuts looming, Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks says that it is important for everyone to realize the large task the agricultural community carries out. USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …
Finding Bio-Fuels in the Desert
A desert shrub called Quayule may prove to be an economical, environmentally friendly source of renewable energy. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025
BRONSON ANNOUNCES ERADICATION OF HORSE DISEASE
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced that the last premises determined to have had horses infected with Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) has now been released from state quarantine. The Department’s Division of Animal Industry began to investigate and respond to the outbreak on August 13, 2008, when an ill horse was admitted to a …
2009 Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference this Thursday
The University of Florida IFAS Extension and Team Santa Rosa announces its 2009 Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at the Jay Community Center located at 5259 Booker Lane, Jay, FL 32565. Oil prices, global competition, development pressures—our Gulf Coast farms are currently facing challenges. To address these concerns, speakers from the Southeast region will provide our …
FL Holding Farm Bill Meetings
Florida Farm Bureau is urging producers to attend meetings scheduled around the state in March put together by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025