Florida Receives Funds for Agriculture & Natural Resources Protection

(FDACS) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has allocated more than $5.5 million to Florida as part of its effort to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification, and threat mitigation, and to safeguard the U.S. nursery production system. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has received a significant portion of these funds to support numerous projects. …

State of the Florida Citrus Processing Industry

Kristen Carlson, executive director of the Florida Citrus Processors Association, answers questions from Tacy Callies, Citrus Industry editor. Q: What are the current opportunities in Florida citrus processing?  A: There is some excess capacity in Florida should the citrus greening situation improve, and Florida increases its box production. Greening has decreased the yield of boxes per tree. With less impact from …

Farm Bureau Looks to the Future of Ag at Virtual Convention

(AFBF) — The American Farm Bureau is hosting a full day of virtual programming, focused on the future of agriculture and the most pressing issues for farmers, ranchers and consumers in 2021. The 2021 American Farm Bureau Virtual Convention offers a full plate of programming, today, following the official kickoff Sunday with an opening address from AFBF President Zippy Duvall. …

Details of the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program Announced

(USDA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces details of the 97th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, which will be held virtually on February 18-19, 2021. The 2021 Forum, themed “Building on Innovation: A Pathway to Resilience,” will focus on the central role science and innovation have played in helping the agricultural sector overcome challenges and build resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. …

Georgia Citrus Pest and Disease Update

As the Georgia citrus industry continues to grow and prosper, growers should be aware of the potential signs of citrus pests and diseases that could be looming in their groves. Bill Barber, Certified Crop Advisor and owner of Barber Ag Services, delivered a presentation during the 2021 virtual Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. He addressed pests and diseases presently in …

Farmers Gain Improved Access to Small Business Support as PPP Reopens

(NMPF) — The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is pleased that farmers who run their operations as sole proprietors, independent contractors, or otherwise self-employed individuals will have newly expanded access as soon as today to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under changes made in the COVID stimulus package Congress approved last month. Producers who were denied PPP loans or whose …

Positive Peanut Usage Numbers

The latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report indicates positive usage numbers. And according to a report from Tyron Spearman, that’s good news for U.S. peanut farmers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 …

An Easy, Mess-Free Way to Water Houseplants

An easy, mess-free way to water your houseplants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Forget the watering can. There is a genius plant watering hack going viral that you will want to try for your houseplants. The technique is known as bottom watering. The potting soil basically acts like a sponge and draws the water into the tiny …