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Additional Ranking Dates Set for Major Conservation Initiatives
Gainesville, FL., December 2, 2011 – Florida agricultural producers have extra chances this year to be approved for cost share funding for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel initiatives this year. 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, …
DuPont Exicited to be Bringing New Tools to Market for Specialty Crops
DuPont Crop Protection portfolio manager Lars Swanson says they know that growers are constantly facing news threats and challenges and therefore they are proud to be introducing two new weapons against disease and insects in 2012 and 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Cottonseed Research for Feed Continues
Tom Wedegaertner, Director of Cotton Seed Research and Marketing for Cotton Incorporated, says while dairy producers have used cottonseed for years as feed they are also looking at ways to make it more accessible for beef producers too. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Catfish Industry Poised for a Comeback
The woes of the catfish industry have been well documented, but Dr. John Jensen, professor emeritus at Auburn University, says he believes there is still great opportunity for the industry. Download Audio 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 …
New Smaller Portioned Beef Cuts Available
Shoppers who previously looked elsewhere for nutritious, high-quality, size-appropriate proteins now have a beef option that boast smaller portions giving consumers the sizes and nutritional profiles they seek. Download Audio 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 …
Two Long-Time FL NASS Employees Retiring
Florida’s field office for the National Ag Statistic Service is entering a new era as two long time employees have retired. Director Jeff Geuder and NASDA Coordinator Aubrey Bordelon. Download Audio 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 …
Environmental Group Files Challenge to New FL Water Standards
A coalition of environmental groups have filed an administrative challenge to the new rules set up to determine acceptable pollution levels in Florida waters. Download Audio 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 …
Payments to Farmers Decreased This Year
According to the latest numbers, USDA payments to farmers this year actually decreased compared to last year as as Tyron Spearman has a look at the figures. Download Audio 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 …
Poultry Industry Reiterates Concerns Expressed in NAS Report
Washington, D.C. – December 1, 2011 – The National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and U.S. Poultry and Egg Association reiterated numerous concerns that were expressed in a report released yesterday by the National Academy of Sciences’ National Research Council titled, “The Potential Consequences of Public Release of Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Establishment-Specific Data.” Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …