The new University of Florida/IFAS economic impact report for agriculture is out, as UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Jack Payne, explains what this involves. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …
National FFA Organization Membership Sets Record of 629,367 Students
From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Sept. 28, 2015/National FFA Organization) – With global needs to fight hunger and prepare for the expected population growth, the industry of agriculture needs educated, skilled and passionate people dedicated to sustainability. The National FFA Organization is answering this need, as the record growth of the organization demonstrates. Today, FFA membership stands at …
October Citrus Industry Magazine Packed with Information
Citrus growers will find much to help them better deal with and understand HLB and other issues in the October Citrus Industry magazine. A cover story on Ben Hill Griffin executive Steve Farr is just one example of the great content. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …
How Deep Is Your Well?
Every citrus grower knows the importance of irrigation, and for irrigation, you usually need a well. What growers don’t always consider is how the depth of their well affects the quality of their water. Kelly Morgan, professor of soil and water science at the University of Florida, explained that well depth affects the amount of bicarbonates in the water. He …
Annual Citrus Spot Burner Workshop
The Florida Forest Service’s Lakeland District will conduct its annual Citrus Spot Burner Workshop on October 1 at 9:00 a.m. at Polk County Extension Service, 1702 U.S. Highway 17 South, Bartow, FL 33830. The program is intended to aid grove managers by allowing citrus pile burns during high fire occurrence days. All participants must attend the workshop in order to …
NASS Gathering Food Safety Data about Fruit and Vegetable Operations
The USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) will collect survey results from produce packers and others to help fruit and vegetable operations preparing to meet new federal food safety requirements. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …
University of Florida’s Gator Citrus Club
The Gator Citrus Club is a University of Florida club comprised of students and faculty with a passion for citrus. The club aims to teach members about the intricacies of the citrus industry so they can help to better inform the public of the industry’s issues. AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper caught up with the head of the Gator Citrus Club, …
University of Florida/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Sees Record Enrollment
The University of Florida /IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences has seen enrollment numbers surge to a record level this fall. This enrollment surge really pleases UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Jack Payne. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 25, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about mandatory livestock price reporting, how a recent trial concerning peanuts helped remind of us the good things that came from it, the growth of a vegetable-seed company, and issues that continue to affect the citrus industry. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida …
Research Funding for University of Florida/IFAS Hits All-Time High
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Research funding for the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences hit an all-time high in Fiscal Year 2015, at almost $125.82 million, according to figures released this month by the UF Office of Research. The UF/IFAS total, representing funds from grant awards, contracted research, donations and other sources, exceeds …