From the University of Florida IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is offering workshops at various research and education centers to celebrate the 2015 International Year of Soils. The workshops, aimed primarily toward high school agriscience and science teachers, are free and open to the public. “The workshops are for any teacher …
Florida Department of Citrus Director Resigns
Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman resigned Monday after his arrest last week on a misdemeanor drunken driving charge and several traffic citations stemming from a traffic accident in South Lakeland. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
Earn CEUs at Citrus Expo
Those attending the full seminar program at Citrus Expo on August 19–20 will be eligible to earn a total of six continuing education units (CEUs) toward a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services restricted-use pesticide license. The distribution of CEUs will be as follows: Wednesday, August 19: 2 CEUs for the morning session Wednesday, August 19: 2 CEUs for …
Best CHMAs Improve Citrus Growers’ Bottom Line
Participation in citrus health management areas (CHMAs) deemed to be “best” provide a substantial economic benefit compared to participation in CHMAs deemed to be “moderate.” University of Florida economist Ariel Singerman reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …
CRDF Field Trials Update at Citrus Expo
Stephanie Slinski, bactericide project manager with the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, will be speaking at this year’s Citrus Expo on the many field trials that the foundation has underway. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …
Citrus Research and Education Center Launches Endowment
Just like in the commercial groves, HLB is making things difficult in the Citrus Research and Education Center’s research groves. Jack Payne, University of Florida’s senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, talks about an endowment that has been started to support the operations at the center. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
Farm Bureau Convention Planned for Orlando
Registration for the 2016 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show in Orlando will open in October. The convention will be held January 10-12 with pre-convention events the two days before. AFBF convention specialist John Hawkins says Orlando gives the event a family atmosphere to enjoy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
Putnam Knows Growers Want an Answer to HLB
Many efforts continue in the fight against HLB in Florida, as progress is being made in some areas of research. But Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam says we desperately need an answer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
Lower Gas and Oil Prices Helping Farmers
Farmers would love to know what they can expect from energy prices in the future and how policy will impact their savings opportunities. Technological innovations in the oil and natural gas industry have allowed cheaper, more plentiful energy across the country. And Rayola Dougher, senior economic advisor at the American Petroleum Institute, says we’ve been a Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
University of Florida/IFAS Hiring 40 New Faculty Members
Thanks to the Florida Legislature, the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has the funding to hire 40 new faculty members. This really pleases Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources Dr. Jack Payne. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …