From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When the University of Florida’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation (SFRC) holds its annual Spring Celebration, there’s plenty of focus on the School’s storied past, but the event also salutes current students, their achievements and future aspirations, said Tim White, SFRC director and a professor with the School, part of UF’s …
$23 Million Available for Citrus Greening Research
If you have ideas to help producers fight citrus greening, the time is now to apply for a Citrus Disease Research and Extension grant. Susan Carter has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Congress Seeks a Positive Market-Access Outcome for U.S. Dairy in Pacific Trade Pact
From the National Milk Producers Federation: The dairy industry today praised the more than 75 House members who have urged the Obama Administration to negotiate a strong market-access outcome for the U.S. dairy industry in the Pacific Rim trade agreement. Led by the co-chairs of the Congressional Dairy Farmer Caucus, the House members sent a bipartisan letter to Sponsored ContentFlorida …
February Meat Exports Lower Year-over-Year, but Show Improvement
According to data from USDA that was compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, February exports of U.S. beef and pork bounced back to some degree from the totals posted in January, despite impacts from severe congestion in the West Coast ports. Joe Schuele has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle …
Farmers Reminded about ARC-PLC Deadline
Farmers were given an extra week to update their yield history or reallocate base acres, and to make a choice between the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. But that extra week of time ends Tuesday as these decisions need to be submitted to your local Farm Service Agency office by April 7. Download Audio Sponsored …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Newnan’s Lake FL DACS
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about Florida’s newest state forest, Newnan’s Lake State Forest. Download Audio To learn more click, Newnan’s Lake State Forest. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 3, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we looked at the Prospective Plantings report released by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, the latest USDA forecast for food prices, and a story concerning the issue with labeling GMO crops. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending April 3rd, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Pleased with Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention
The 54th annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show, in conjunction with the 18th annual Beef Expo continues in Perry. And Randy Fordham, who officially takes over as the new GCA President at their annual banquet tonight, is pleased with how this year’s event has gone thus far. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …
Alabama Legislators Discuss Bills of Interest to Agriculture
Alabama legislators were back in Montgomery this past week to conduct business for week four of the 2015 Legislative Session. Leigha Cauthen, executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, looks at action taken on bills of interest to agriculture. Download Audio For more information on the various bills being discussed during the legislative session, just go to the Alabama Agribusiness …