The Monday morning freeze froze some fruit and caused twig and leaf damage over much of the Florida citrus belt, according to reports from grower association representatives. However, catastrophic damage was apparently avoided. The first report offers a statewide look. The second report zeroes in on several regional areas. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic …
FL NRCS Says Apply Now for FRPP
USDA‘s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida reminds producers they are now accepting proposals for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program. For more information contact Ronald Howard, Florida FRPP State Program Manager at 352-338-9508, or log on to http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/frpp/ Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …
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FAWN To Hold Weather School for FL Growers This Week in Bartow
It’s kind of eerie that this week’s University of Florida/FAWN (Florida Automated Weather Network) Winter Weather School has been scheduled since long before this week’s cold weather came along. Even so, it should still be good timing for growers in the area to gather to learn more about what is happening right now and what they can do in the …
Freeze Watch Remains In Effect for South Florida Tonight 1/10/10
Again, we’re posting this localized, farm specific weather information for south Florida growing areas from Gene McAvoy, County Extension Director, LaBelle, Florida, regarding tonight’s continuing cold weather (posted Sunday 2:30 p. m. 1/10/10) A HARD FREEZE WATCH CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH FLORIDA AREAS TONIGHT AS VERY COLD AIR WILL CONTINUE IN PLACE OVERNIGHT. THE LOWS TONIGHT ARE EXPECTED TO …
Putnam prepares Request for Freeze Help for Florida
(This release in late Friday 1/8/10 from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam’s office in BARTOW, Fla.) – Congressman Adam Putnam today said he is preparing a letter from the Florida congressional delegation to urge prompt action from the federal government to help Florida agricultural growers recover from record cold weather. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …
USDA: FL Farmers Brace for Deeper Freeze Some Areas Sun Night
Farmers in Florida face their biggest freeze battle yet. Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey explains what is headed Florida’s way (posted Friday afternoon 1/8/10): This arctic wave is not only affecting Florida farmers. Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, says the arctic wave could threaten newly emerging shoots of sugarcane in Louisiana. There may be a silver lining to the cold weather …
Duration of the Cold Weather Posing the Real Threat
Josh Craft, assistant director of agricultural policy with the Florida Farm Bureau, says the freezing temperatures Florida is experiencing are certainly a challenge for farmers, but it’s the duration of the arctic air that has many citrus and strawberry growers concerned. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …
FL Weather Expectations for Jan 8 – 9 Wkd – Attention Growers!
We thank Gene McAvoy,County Extension Director, UF/IFAS Hendry County Extension, for helping us stay in the loop on weather in his part of the region of South Florida. He forwards the following Urgent Weather Message to Southeast AgNet Friday afternoon from the National Weather Service. This is of concern to all areas of south Florida. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of …
Florida Citrus Recipe Contest Seeks More Entries
The Florida Department of Citrus wants lot of contestants for a citrus recipe contest, and the deadline is near. DOC Public Relations Director Karen Mathis has the information. Complete information about the contest is available at www.floridajuice.com/recipecontest.php Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida …