USDA and the pork industry are ramping up plans and preparations to keep African Swine Fever out of the country or handle it quickly if it does get in. Gary Crawford has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
A Community Celebration for Upcoming Sugar Harvest
In the midst of an ongoing algae debate, it can be difficult to remember the community of people who live in the Glades area. These communities and families live and breathe agriculture. Below is a news release from Florida Crystals regarding the Pre-Harvest Celebration held this past Sunday. The account below shows the communal support for agriculture in that area. …
Has Farming Become a Political Whipping Boy?
By Gary Cooper Urban expansion is impacting agriculture throughout the Southeast. Florida appears to be the first state in this region to dramatically shift to a much more urban-thinking electorate. In light of this year’s primary elections, there are some points Florida agriculturists should be thinking about. I know many of you have been pondering some of this already, based …
University of Florida Working on Egyptian Wheat Production
By Breanna Kendrick The University of Florida is developing simulation software that calculates crop growth to estimate yields for different crops in varying environments. These modeling tools can be run on computers quickly and can calculate how a yield might change in future climates. Senthold Asseng is a professor at the University of Florida who develops mathematical modeling and computer …
Revamping Communication with Citrus Growers
Florida citrus growers now have a one-stop-shop for everything citrus research coming out of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). A new website, monthly enewsletter and monthly podcast was announced by UF/IFAS last month during the Citrus Expo. Jack Payne, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources with UF, says this “All In for …
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company Purchases New Facility
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company recently announced the purchase of a new facility. The Fort Pierce, Florida native company is expanding, but they are not traveling too far from home. Actually, they are not traveling away from home at all. The juice company announced the beginnings of a new 55,000 square-foot building on 11 acres. The building will be located …
FCA Hosts Rally for Gubernatorial Candidate Adam Putnam
The Florida Cattleman’s Association (FCA) hosted a rally today to support gubernatorial candidate and current Florida Agricultural Commissioner Adam Putnam. Jim Handley, executive vice president of FCA, says the goal of the rally is to encourage voters to get out to the polls. Handley adds that the FCA is proud to support Putnam in this election, due to his extensive …
Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Nominations Close September 1
It’s time again for the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame! If you know someone who has greatly contributed to the Florida agricultural industry, be sure to nominate them to be inducted in to the Hall of Fame. The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame has honored 148 inductees since 1980, and your nomination could join the list. According to the Hall …
Homeowners to Receive Payments by October in Canker Fight
A legal fight over citrus canker has finally come to a close after 17 years. The law firm that represented the homeowners believe that payments should be received by October. Each homeowner can expect to receive at least $600. You can also get information from Guides4homeowners.co.uk. Citrus canker, which reappeared in Florida in 1986, is a bacterial disease that can …
Lake Okeechobee’s Green Algae Debate Rages On
The Lake Okeechobee green algae saga continues. As I suggested in a report a few days back, it appears to be becoming more and more of a political football. This week a candidate for Governor of Florida appeared at a rally of coastal and inland fishermen in Clewiston, expecting to find a supportive audience for anti-agriculture rhetoric on the topic. …