Florida Ag Remains Strong, But Economic Challenges Abound

While Florida’s ag industries continue to operate providing an economic base for the state as other industries falter, Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks on the scene in Tallahassee says ag producers share in the challenges of the day. Adding it is an important year for grass-roots input directly to lawmakers, Parks urges farmers and ranchers to come to Tallahassee next …

Low Volume “fogging” Applications for Citrus Psyllid Control

Ernie Neff brings us this overview from a meeting on this topic that drew a hundred or so growers this week to Sebring. Research is presently underway with results expected soon regarding the possible effectiveness for this technology through aereal sprays as well. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Broadband for Rural America?

Lots of talk in political circles about what is being done to bring broadband technology to rural America. In this report from USDA radio, comments from the new Agriculture Secretary on the matter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

What is really affected in the recession?

Today Everett Griner gives us some statistics on just what is really affected by the recession. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay …

WRP Workshop

A workshop for all Alabama Landowners will be held in Geneva County on March 19 to discuss the Natural Resource and Conservation Services’ Wetlands Reserve Program. District Conservationist James Currington says the informational meeting will give farmers a better idea regarding the purpose of the WRP Program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle …

FL Announces Floodplain Easement Funding Deadline

Gainesville, FL—U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide up to $145 million to eligible landowners nationwide through the floodplain easement component of its Emergency Watershed Protection Program. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service administers the EWP program. The funds will be used to restore an estimated 60,000 acres, nationwide, of frequently flooded land to its natural state and create jobs. USDA has …

Pigweed Prevention

Palmer Amaranth continues to be a huge issue for Georgia Cotton Growers but UGA Extension agronomist Dr. Stanley Culpepper says that he is optimistic. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Cookie Monster is Eating his Veggies

Sesame Street is partnering with the National WIC Association to help children and families have healthier options and encourage them to make Healthy Habits a part of their daily routines. WIC will deliver child and family-friendly messages from the Sesame Street Muppets to aid in implementing the new WIC food packages. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …

GA Beef a Hit at ProStart

The Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes has been busy attending a variety of events, one of which was Pro-Start in Atlanta where they took part in a career-building program for high school students. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

FL NRCS Reminder about Sign-up Cutoff Dates

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind producers that this Friday, March 13th is the signup cutoff date for both EQIP and WHIP. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …