From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that he has appointed Cheryl Flood as the Executive Director of the Florida State Fair. Flood has served as Interim Director over the past six months and has contributed to the Florida State Fair since 2011. “Cheryl’s passion for the Florida …
FAA’s New Rules for UAS Start Monday
The Federal Aviation Administration’s new operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) become effective Monday, August 29. And Joe Morra, a manager within the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, said this is only the first operational rule to be released, as there will be more. But he had advice for farmers who Sponsored ContentWhat …
UF/IFAS Research Looking at Artichokes as an Alternative Crop
Some citrus growers have been looking at alternative crops to grow, and one crop that researchers are looking at is artichokes. University of Florida senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, Dr. Jack Payne, says IFAS researcher Shinsuke Agehara is getting good results from his field trials. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Florida NRCS Invites Landowners to Learn More about EQIP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants producers to know that a sign-up is underway for 2017 funding. Lisa Harper, district conservationist for Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, says this is through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Presidential Candidates and Agriculture
The presidential candidates are largely at odds over key issues that affect farming and rural America. Hillary Clinton has said she would continue to spend money on commodity payments, crop insurance and disaster aid for family farms that need help in disasters or other tough times. Donald Trump is expected out with specifics on his farm policy in the coming …
Growers Learn More at Citrus Expo about Managing Canker
During the seminar program at the 25th anniversary of Citrus Expo, growers were able to get more information about managing citrus canker. Evan Johnson, research assistant scientist at the Citrus Research and Education Center, talked with growers on how to manage fruit drop on sweet oranges that can be caused by citrus canker early in the season. Download Audio Sponsored …
UF/IFAS Extension Continues to Increase Agricultural Agents
The University of Florida/IFAS Extension continues to evolve in order to meet the needs of 20 million Floridians, most of whom aren’t in the ag business. But Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, says that does not mean the Extension has de-emphasized agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …
FDACS Still Concerned with Water
Water issues are still top of mind for many in Florida and Matt Joyner, director of federal affairs for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, says it is still a top issue for his boss, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam. Play Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
House Ag Chairman on Importance of Preparing for Next Farm Bill
Many agriculture and commodity groups have already started conversations regarding issues facing agriculture that the groups deem important for the next farm bill, which is expected in 2018. But it’s not only farm groups talking about the farm bill, as some lawmakers are doing the same. Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Mike Conaway of Texas, talked recently …
Black Spot Discussed at Citrus Expo
Citrus Expo has wrapped up for another year in Ft Myers, and a great crowd was on hand for the 25th anniversary of the event. Various prizes were given away, including the John Deere gun safe. Plus, a variety of topics were discussed during the seminar program, and that includes black spot. Play Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …