(Source: News Service of Florida) – With apologies to the pilgrims, St. Augustine, Fla. residents may mark the true first Thanksgiving feast by Europeans in the New World. In September of 1565, a full 56 years before the Mayflower arrived, the Spanish inhabitants of St. Augustine, in La Florida, had a feast of thanksgiving with the local Timucuan Indians. For …
Food Show In Saudi Arabia Includes ‘Fresh From Florida’ Promotion
When Parke Wright stopped by the Southeast AgNet exhibit during Citrus Expo 2012 in August, he explained his connections with a big food show exhibition in Saudi Arabia, where he has developed many contacts in business and government. In recent days we received these photos from Parke (wearing the cowboy hat) as he worked a “Fresh From Florida” exhibit there. …
Grower Reaction to USDA Citrus Crop Forecast: Justin Sorrells
Citrus Grower and Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association past president, Justin Sorrells, comments on USDA’s Florida all orange forecast of 154 million boxes for the coming harvest season. Download Audio THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! and Rural America’s customer-owned …
Candy Makers Flip Flop on Sugar Story In Farm Bill Debate
New Ads Focus on Confectioners’ Profitability Under Farm Bill WASHINGTON— (American Sugar Alliance) – America’s candy makers have touted tremendous financial success under the 2008 Farm Bill, and their words are now being used against them in an advertising campaign unveiled today by the American Sugar Alliance. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …
National Search for the “Faces of Farming and Ranching” is ON!
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Kicks Off Nationwide Search to Find Top Ambassadors of Agriculture Read all about it and rally your friends in agriculture to find some worthy candidates from our region here in the “deep southeast”! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Storm Watch Turns Into Aftermath Crop Surveys
Rural and urban residents alike are sharing in surveying the aftermath of a fickle and unpredictable Tropical Storm Debby. The system continues pounding major regions of Florida into the new week after a weekend of record rains in many areas. As is always the case after notable storm events, Florida farmers and ranchers will be surveying crops, when they can …
Thursday Meeting: Citrus Genome; HLB Resistance; New Varieties
Date: Thursday, June 28, 2012, Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Location: UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center 2685 SR 29, Immokalee, FL 34142 See: http://www.imok.ufl.edu/ for directions Agenda Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Indian River’s Bournique Reappointed to SJWMD Board
Tallahassee, Fla. (Governor’s Press Office) – Governor Rick Scott has announced the reappointment of Doug Bournique to the Area 5 seat on the Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District. Bournique, 60, of Vero Beach, has been the executive vice president of the Indian River Citrus League since 1979. Previously, he was the director of environmental relations …
Florida NAMA Luncheon To Feature Consumer Opinions of Florida Ag
Registrations are still being accepted for the upcoming Florida NAMA luncheon held in conjunction with the first day of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association summer meeting, Wednesday, July 11, at the Ritz Carlton near Palm Beach. Find program details and registration information by clicking here now! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …
Florida Governor Saddles Up to ‘Get To Work’ on Williamson Ranch
Okeechobee, Fla. (Governor’s Press Office) – Continuing his focus on job creation and promoting Florida’s agriculture industry, Governor Rick Scott spent his tenth ‘Let’s Get to Work’ Day as a ranch hand with the Williamson Cattle Company in Okeechobee. The multi-generational family operation is managed by the fourth generation of the Williamson family and includes many second and third-generation employees. …