Florida Cattlemen Cancel Quarterly Meeting

Dan Cattle, Florida

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association has announced they are canceling their Quarterly Meeting that was scheduled to take place this week, September 7-8, in Plant City. Due to the fact, Hurricane Irma could possibly affect the state this weekend, FCA staff hopes everyone will take these next few days to become properly prepared. At this point, the meetings have not been …

Actagro Proximus Reduces Nitrate Leaching

Dan Field Crops, Soil

Actagro is a premier developer, manufacturer, and marketer of environmentally sustainable soil and plant health technology solutions. Many growers may want to learn more about one of their products, Proximus, which reduces nitrate leaching. To learn more about Proximus go to stopleaching.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …

Dangerous Avocado Pathogen Grows Faster in Cooler Temperatures

Dan Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

A University of Florida scientist has some new data that avocado growers might consider: The disease grows faster in the fall or winter than in the summer, so growers may want to look for Laurel Wilt more closely during the winter. Laurel wilt has been ravaging Florida’s avocados, which have a UF/IFAS-estimated $100 million-a-year economic impact on the state. UF/IFAS …

Aderholt Talks with Cotton Industry

Dan Cotton

U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt from Alabama spoke at the National Cotton Council’s recent mid-year board meeting. In his address to the board, he provided an update on the overall appropriations process and the status of the Fiscal Year ’18 House agriculture appropriations bill, which includes a number of cotton industry priorities.     Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships …

Alabama Cattlemen Receive Website Award

Dan Alabama, Cattle

Last week, we told you the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s (ACA) “Bama’s Best Burger” contest was down to its fiery four. ACA’s director of social media and communications, Kayla Greer, says this contest is a good example of promotion conducted online through social media. And speaking of being online, Kayla also talks about an award the association recently won.   Sponsored …

Learning More about Florida Beef Industry

Dan Beef, Cattle, Florida

Florida Beef Council director of beef marketing and promotions, Allyson Trimble, recently took part in an event which helped broaden her knowledge about the beef industry and learn about promotional aspects she could bring back to the state. Plus, she has information about a meeting this week with someone interested in learning more about the beef industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Scott Declares Emergency as Hurricane Threatens

Dan Florida, Weather

Gov. Rick Scott on Monday placed all of Florida under a state of emergency as the projected path of Hurricane Irma could take the powerful storm toward the southern tip of the state by the end of the week. The declaration is intended to give local governments in all 67 counties time to prepare, the governor’s office said. “Hurricane Irma …

Reasons to Plant in the Fall

Dan This Land of Ours

Cathy Isom has some important reasons why you should plant in the Fall rather than waiting until next Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.     Spring is typically one of the most popular times to spruce up the yard and garden and plant those spring and summer veggies. But why wait? Now that summer is just …

Farm and Biofuels Groups Urge EPA to Comply With Federal Court Decision

Dan Energy, Industry News Release

Farm and biofuels groups are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to comply with a federal court decision and not reduce proposed 2018 targets for cellulosic and other advanced biofuels in the nation’s fuel supply. National Corn Growers, National Farmers Union, and the Renewable Fuels Association are urging the EPA to follow the law and a recent court decision, and boost, …