The question was posed, how many people walked to this meeting room today? Only two of the 30 or so attendees to the Horizon Luncheon Series presented by the Georgia Agribusiness Council raised their hands. Murray Campbell, CEO of First United Ethanol llc. (FUEL), knew he had captivated his audience of Georgia agri-leaders. FUEL is in the process of constructing …
Possible Rain from Faye & NRFEC Field Day is Thursday
There are growers in some of the peanut growing areas who would love to see a little rain from the tropical system named Fay as forecasts have that as a possiblity. Plus a reminder the annual North Florida Research and Education center Peanut Field day is coming up this Thursday near Marianna. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …
FCA Preparing for Events
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association has a couple of events upcoming they want to remind producers about. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Pork Exports to Japan Continue to Soar
According to the latest figures, U.S. exports of pork to Japan are continuing to rise. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
What’s In A Name? Sometimes Confusion…Citrus Expo Cancellation & “The Banquet”
CITRUS EXPO remains cancelled as per the decision having to be made Monday morning due to weather forecasts and official hurricane center warnings for the area. The Gulf Citrus Growers Association (GCGA) Annual Banquet, however, is still planned for mid-week. We understand many folks are confused. Please be informed, this banquet is not a “Citrus Expo” event. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring …
Thrips Resistance Action
Dow AgroSciences has voluntarily suspended the sale and use of multiple spinosyn insecticides in Broward County and a portion of Palm Beach County. The action was taken in response to evidence that western flower thrips have developed resistance to a product with the active ingredient spinosad. Products affected by this suspension are CONSERVE® SC turf and ornamental insect control, DELEGATEâ„¢ …
UGA Cellulosic Grant
At the Southeast Bioenergy Conference last week, Senator Saxby Chambliss talked about a recent DOE grant for the University of Georgia to work on cellulosic ethanol. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
AL Cogongrass Task Force
Alabama has created a state task force on cogongrass, according to state resource conservationist Bill Hughes with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
FL FB Annual Meeting Plans
Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from across the state will convene Oct. 8-10 at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s 67th annual meeting. Organized around the theme “Growing for Tomorrow,” the meeting will offer events centered around Florida Farm Bureau Women, Young Farmers and Ranchers, legislative action and education, awards for county leaders and environmental …
Sunbelt Expo
Just what is this? Everett Griner tells us and just why it is so important. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025