Planting efforts result in the regeneration and growth of millions of trees Gainesville, Fla. — Plum Creek Timber Company today announced this year’s spring planting exceeded 12.2 million seedlings in Florida. The effort is part of Plum Creek’s plan to regenerate and grow forests for future generations. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …
Ag and Life Sciences Golf Tournament
Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament Scheduled for May 29 Gainesville, Fla. – Tee off to support agricultural and life sciences student scholarships!University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumni and friends are invited to campus on Friday, May 29 to participate in the 7th annual CALS Alumni and Friends golf tournament. The tournament will …
Florida’s OTHER Vacation Attraction
A Missed Opportunity. Today Everett Griner tells us just what this is. 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 FutureMarch 27, …
Georgia Legislature Wraps Up
The Georgia Legislature wrapped up last week with several bills passing at the eleventh hour including Senate Bill 128, House Bill 318 and House Bill 529 which Gary Black, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, says is imperative to ensure the future of the ag industry in Georgia. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …
Proposed Increase of Truck Tag Fees
As we have reached the midpoint in this legislative session, Florida Farm Bureau’s Director of State Legislative Affairs, Ben Parks, encourages the ag community to express their concerns to their legislators regarding a House proposal to boost tax revenue by doubling truck registration fees. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Cotton Industry Wants Farm Bill Implementation
The U.S. cotton industry says it is clearly communicating to lawmakers that the new farm law does not need to be re-opened for budget savings. 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 …
Farm Loans Still Obtainable
Even though farmers may have to jump through a few more hoops to recieve loans this spring, Jason Henderson vice president with the federal reserve bank of Kansas City recently told a congressional panel that farm loans are still obtainable as farm lenders continue to be stronger than their urban counterparts. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
SNAP Increasing
Those participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will get more help in buying food as the Recovery Act kicks in this month, raising SNAP benefits. 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 …
Dr Jackie Burns Looks to the Future at Citrus Research Center
AgNet’s Ernie Neff recently sat down with Dr Jackie Burns for an interview that turned into these six short features. This Friday Burns will officially become Acting Director of University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center (UF/CREC) at Lake Alfred. At that time Dr Harold Browning vacates the post after 20 years at the Center, the last 12 years …
GCA Pleased with Legislative Session
The Georgia Legislature wrapped up their 2009 session this past Friday and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Jim Collins said there were several positive things coming out of this year’s session that all of agriculture worked on together. 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 …