Florida Farm Bureau CARES program honored six citrus growers for their environmental stewardship at the Indian River Citrus Seminar. Tom Jerkins of Blue Goose Growers LLC, Glen Barnes and Tommy Barnes of Barnes Citrus, Peter McClure, Evans Bluefield, Robert Edsall of Edsall Groves and James Hoffman of Estes Citrus Inc. for their outstanding efforts in implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs). …
Georgia Peach! Hartrampf wins Children’s/Adult Jumper Class
OCALA, FL (January 26, 2009)—Leigh Anne Hartrampf was crowned the overall winner of the $20,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s/Adult Jumper Championship to conclude the Ocala Pre-Circuit 2 at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida. “I was really nervous about this class—there was a good amount of competition,” said Hartrampf. “I’m really happy with this win; however, it’s bittersweet because …
Reviewing COOL and Conservation Tillage Workshop
Today Tyron Spearman has more information about the fact COOL is on hold and also reminds growers about a conservation tillage workshop which is coming soon. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
NMPF Urges Focus on Dairy Crisis
The National Milk Producers Federation is urging USDA to turn immediate attention to helping dairy farmers weather the crushing collapse in dairy prices. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
Kyle King victorious in the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix
OCALA, FL (January 26, 2009)—Two unrated weeks of horse shows came to a close on Sunday afternoon at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida when Kyle King won the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix aboard Niki Gogette’s Gigolo to secure $7,500 in first-place prize money and wrap up the HITS Ocala Pre-Circuit 2. King outlasted 27 riders on Course Designer …
Southeast Cattlemen Heading to Phoenix
Cattle producers from across the U.S. will be in Phoenix, Arizona this week for the 2009 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show, and that includes a good showing from the Southeast states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL report: FL report: GA report: To learn more about the 2009 Cattle Industry Convention click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
PERC at the Poultry Expo
The International Poultry Expo is right around the corner, starting January 28th and running through the 30th in Atlanta. Mark Leitman with the Propane Education and Research Council says that they will be on hand to show producers the uses of propane on the farm. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Cotton Producers Urged to Pre-Register for Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting is right around the corner on January 28th in Tifton. The commission has a great line-up of speakers and information planned for the cotton producer and Executive Director, Richey Seaton says pre-registration is free and greatly appreciated. You can pre-registration by going online or calling 229-386-3416. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Vilsack on Payment Limit Extension
Tom Vilsack spoke earlier today regarding extending the comment period for the payment limit rule for an additional 60 days since USDA has only received a half of dozen comments on the important rule and they hope the additional time will allow more farmers to participate. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Sexes Battle for a Spectator Win!
Male against female. Husbands battling wives. Established stars challenged by sparkling newcomers. Olympic gold versus Olympic gold. The winners were thousands of spectators who turned out Saturday night for the Battle of the Sexes at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, the first time for such an event in the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center that has been completely remodeled at …