When it comes to the issue of weed resistance, Rick Cole, technology development manager with Monsanto, says that they have found it beneficial to work with the extension service in order to keep recommendations consistent. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …
Peanut Exports are Up & FL Peanut Producers to Meet
In today’s peanut news, Tyron Spearman has the good news concerning the latest numbers on peanut exports and also has a reminder for Florida growers about the Florida Peanut Producers annual meeting which is coming up this week in Marianna. Peanut Exports: FL Peanut meeting: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Selling Farm Products Directly to Consumers
Benefits of Selling Farm Products Directly to Consumers Nola Wilson, Marion County extension agent As Florida’s population continues to grow, there’s little doubt many newcomers arriving from other states are accustomed to buying products from local farmers. As a result, there are increasing numbers of potential customers you can reach directly, and numerous ways you can reach them—farmers’ markets, U-pick …
Peanut Power Hour
One of the big events in the state capitol last week was a “Peanut Power Hour.” The promotion was co-hosted by the House and Senate Ag Committees and the Georgia Agribusiness Council to promote the benefits of the peanut industry and food products. Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle says that its important for consumers to know that their food is safe. …
2009 Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference this Thursday
The University of Florida IFAS Extension and Team Santa Rosa announces its 2009 Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at the Jay Community Center located at 5259 Booker Lane, Jay, FL 32565. Oil prices, global competition, development pressures—our Gulf Coast farms are currently facing challenges. To address these concerns, speakers from the Southeast region will provide our …
GA Not Participating in National Peanut Event
The Georgia Peanut Commission has decided not to take part in a National Peanut Board event, as Tyron Spearman explains why. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Crop Insurance Closing Date Nears
At the end of this week comes a deadline to purchase or make changes to crop insurance for certain crops, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
A Single Federal Food Safety Agency
With the recent Salmonella scare ongoing, there is the familiar call for a single Federal Food Safety Agency instead of the Agriculture Department handling meat and poultry and the FDA overseeing the remainder. However, up till now every Secretary of Agriculture for the past 30 years has rejected that notion. That is until Secretary Vilsack had these comments. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
No Change to Peanut Posted Price
Tyron Spearman has this weeks peanut posted price information. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Farm Bureau to Hold Hazmat Regulations Meeting
There has been quite of bit of discussion lately regarding the interpretation and enforcement of hazardous materials regulations and Dan Buchanan, Florida Farm Bureau’s Assistant Director of Field Services for District II, says that their will be a meeting at the Madison County Extension office Tuesday, February 24 at 6:00 where farmers can voice their opinions. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …