UF/Citrus Research and Education Center Plant Production Seminar Series – June 11, 2010 Surveys of Citrus Leafminer Phyllocnistis citrella and Native Parasitoids in Tulare County and Pheromone Disruption Studies LAKE ALFRED, Florida. On June 11, 2010, UF/IFAS, Citrus Research and Education Center, Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Citrus Hall will host Dr. Saida Slimane Kharrat, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Sciences, Bizerte, …
FL Ag & Legislative Leaders Not At All Happy Re: Governor Vetoes
Florida Farm Bureau led a statewide agriculture chorus Wednesday calling for a Legislative Override of the Governor’s recent vetoes of two major agriculture bills. Both bills passed with only two individual votes against them, which means these pieces of legislation garnered rare support by members of both parties, urban and rural interests, liberal and conservative lawmakers alike…yet the Governor still …
Citrus Industry Magazine CEU Credit Articles & Tests: # 2 Added
Citrus Industry magazine continues its 2010 series of articles for growers to earn CEU credits by reading the articles in the magazine or online, then submitting the accompanying CEU test on line. CEU articles and tests currently available include: # 2 CEU 2010 Article & Test – Pesticide Mixing, Loading & Application (test period expires 6/1/2011) 9-2-10 UPDATE: The third …
“Fresh From Florida” Chicken Promoted to Floridians
TALLAHASSEE (FL Dept of Agriculture) — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is teaming up with Pilgrim’s Pride, a North Florida poultry processor, to let Florida consumers know they can choose chicken that is fresh and local, produced right here in the Sunshine State. Shoppers at Sam’s Clubs across Florida can now look for the colorful “Fresh from …
USDA Holds Regional Communications Seminars for State FSAs
USDA Farm Service Agency state leaders and communications personnel are holding a series of regional meetings around the country focused on communicating effectively in a changing media world. This week’s meeting involves nine southeastern states and the meeting is being held in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to representing Farm Broadcasting on a media panel, I also had a chance to …
Opponents Hope For Truck Weight Hike Veto in Florida
By KEITH LAING – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 25, 2010……….Opponents of increasing the amount of weight that trucks can carry on Florida roads are hoping a provision tucked into a transportation bill will tip the scales in favor of a veto from Gov. Charlie Crist. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
Citrus Expo: Research to Real Life-Applying the Latest Citrus Science
Citrus Expo 2010 is set for August 18-19 at Lee Civic Center near Ft. Myers, Florida. Citrus Expo has just sent its Seminar Program (pdf file) to the printer with the titles of one-and-a-half days of seminars to help growers transform research into real-life applications — today. No matter the size or location of your grove, you’ll learn how to …
Florida Opens Summer Oyster Areas Early
TALLAHASSEE (FDACS) — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson and Chairman Rodney Barreto of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today announced that the summer oyster harvesting areas in the Apalachicola Bay System will open at 12:01 a.m. Friday — 11 days early. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
Bayer Introduces New Potato Herbicide
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (Bayer CropScience Release – May 18, 2010) — Potato growers looking for higher potato yields and more sacks per acre have a new, highly effective and reliable solution with Rely® 280 herbicide from Bayer CropScience. Rely 280, an advanced and more concentrated formulation of Rely herbicide, is now registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency …
Governor Vetoes Two Key Ag Bills: Sends Florida Agriculture Reeling
Florida agriculture circles are full of buzz after Florida Governor Charlie Crist vetoed two key agriculture bills over the weekend. Ag leaders across the state are strategizing on what to do next. Both bills were heavily supported by Florida farmers and ranchers and both passed with overwhelming support in both chambers of the Florida Legislature. Below is a brief rundown …