EPA has announced a final rule providing an administrative reporting exemption for air releases of hazardous substances from animal waste at farms. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
FDA Decision on Off-Label Use of Antibiotics
The Food and Drug Administration says it will continue to allow livestock producers access to a class of antibiotics for a variety of off-label uses. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
BMP’s for Pest Management in Vegetable Crops
This information, and this vegetable BMP document (click here) come to us from Gene McAvoy, County Extension Director and Regional Vegetable Agent IV in Hendry County, FL: This report summarizes the discussion and subsequent general Best Management Practice (BMP)recommendations of research and Extension vegetable entomologists and crop consultants from primary vegetable-producing states. During a meeting held in May 2008 in …
Citrus Dept Long Range Planning Process – Deep Discussions
In this report, AgNet’s Ernie Neff (photo right) catches up with the Chairman of the Dept of Citrus’ Long Range Planning Committee, David Wheeler (photo left) for some comments about the progress of what appears to be a laborious and deep discussion process. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Farm Bureau Announces Staff Appointments
(Gainesville, Fla.) – John L. Hoblick, president of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation (FFBF), has announced the appointment of Frankie Hall as director of the Agricultural Policy Division, Adam Basford as national affairs coordinator and Andrew Walmsley as an assistant director of the Agricultural Policy Division. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …
No More WTO Talks in 2008
In this report, comments from the Director General of the World Trade Organization about the status of the long-stalled agriculture trade talks in the present Doha Round. It appears there will be no further attempts this year to get the stalled talks going again. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Corn Prices Off Sharply
This is not good news for producers, but, there is other numbers that might please them. Everett Griner has the news. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Christmas Trees: The Fake, The Real and The Living?
The American Soybean Association has asked the Inspector General to investigate the National Soybean Checkoff Program. John Hoffman, association president, says the American Soybean Association believes the checkoff is a tremendously important tool – but needs to get to the bottom of the allegations so the industry can move forward with a good national checkoff with a high degree of …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Horse Sales
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about a new rule providing enhanced consumer protection whenever horses are sold in Florida. More information can be found online at New Florida Horse Sales Rule. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
Good Time at 14th Annual Highlands Citrus Growers “Fun Shoot”
Highlands County Citrus Growers Association (HCCGA) hosted hundreds of growers and industry people at its 14th annual “Fun Shoot” this weekend at Quail Creek Plantation near Okeechobee. A beautiful day for fun and fellowship and plenty of both were had by all. AND what a FEAST! These photos are but a sample of the surf & turf meal that also …