With Hurricane Irma inching towards Florida, many folks are looking for a place to shelter their animals through a possible hit from the storm.  But it’s been announced that the Florida Horse Park in Ocala is 100% booked with horse refugees. Many horses have already been turned away, so if you were thinking of taking animals to that location to …
The Future of Peanut Research
Various peanut researchers recently gave their thoughts on the future of peanut research. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Putnam Announces Suspension of Intrastate Movement Requirements for Transportation of Pets and Livestock
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam’s department suspended intrastate movement requirements for the transportation of animals from the areas expected to be impacted by Hurricane Irma. Additionally, Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi have waived their interstate import requirements for Florida pets and livestock. “By suspending the intrastate movement requirements for the transportation of animals, we can ensure that Floridians and visitors …
Florida Cattlemen Cancel Quarterly Meeting
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
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Dangerous Avocado Pathogen Grows Faster in Cooler Temperatures
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
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Alabama Cattlemen Receive Website Award
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
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 ContentCIR Agriculture …
Georgia Beef Cookbooks and Region Roundups
The Georgia Beef Board has been working on a new cookbook project, and in the beef checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia says the board will have it available to pass out to consumers attending the Georgia National Fair next month. Plus, she also wants to remind beef producers in the state there are still two more Region Roundups to be held. …