TALLAHASSEE – Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) officials are urging residents and visitors throughout Florida to practice fire and cold weather safety as a strong arctic air mass brings freezing temperatures, and cold wind chills to the state through Saturday. Dry and breezy conditions also increase the wildfire risk through the weekend. Overnight temperatures could fall to the lower …
Deeper Water
The import-export trade has hit a snag. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio 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 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
Additional NRCS Funding Opportunity Available for Florida Farmers
GAINESVILLE, FL., Jan.21, 2014–The 2008 Farm Bill was recently granted a short extension by Congress. This extension allows the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida to give farmers and ranchers an additional opportunity to improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations, and achieve other environmental benefits. Download Audio Sponsored …
NACD President Promotes Soil Health
Earl Garber, President of the National Association of Conservation Districts, reminds land owners of the importance of good soil health in order to keep it productive for many years. Download Audio 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 …
Tour of Brazilian Citrus Industry Planned
Multi-county citrus Extension Agent Steve Futch has led several tours of Brazil’s citrus industry and is organizing another for this summer. Download Audio 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 …
Florida Farmers Fend Off Another Freeze
While Florida survived relatively unscathed from the much talked about polar vortex a couple weeks back, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has details regarding a much less publicized blast of cold air that hit the state late last week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
How Many Citrus Psyllid Sprays a Year?
University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers discusses the number of sprays needed to keep HLB-spreading psyllids under control. He also addresses the benefits of calendar-based spraying versus reactive or scouting-based spraying. Download Audio 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 …
Omnibus Appropriations Bill Funds Several Important Agricultural Areas
The fiscal year 2014 omnibus spending package continues major nutrition programs, includes a key policy on overseas food aid, funding for USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service, and boosts rural development. Download Audio 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 …
Required Learning
Agriculture is becoming an important subject. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio 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 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
2014 Agricultural Outlook Webcasts Available
The University of Florida has released webcast presentations for the 2014 Florida Agricultural Outlook Conference. Download Audio 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 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …