FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: TALLAHASSEE, October 25, 2012……Plans for a 36-million gallon per year ethanol plant in Highlands County are being scrapped by BP Oil, which announced Thursday it will seek investment opportunities elsewhere. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Broker Shares Sales Prices of Central Ridge Citrus Groves
Richard Dempsey of Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate in this report discusses per-acre prices of citrus land sold on Florida’s Central Ridge in Highlands, Lake and Polk counties in recent months. Dempsey was one of several Saunders personnel Wednesday introducing the company’s new “Lay of the Land Market Report” based on actual sales prices. Download Audio THANK YOU to …
FL Farmers have Another Chance to Learn About USDA Claims Process
Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who believe they have been discriminated against by the USDA in past decades have another opportunity to find out more about the claims process. Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says there are still some outreach meetings scheduled designed to explain what is involved in the filing process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
FFA’s National Days of Service
Hundreds of FFA members will volunteer their time and skills to help several organizations in the Indianapolis area this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Advancements in Cotton Fiber has Expanded Market for Producers
Cotton Incorporated’s Mark Messura says the Cotton Research and Promotion Program has been very successful in expanding the use of cotton thanks to a variety of technologies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Elephant Grass as a Potential Biofuel Crop
A tropical livestock feedstock is now being studied as a potential source to produce biofuels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
NCBA Pleased with Panama Trade Agreement
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association was pleased with this week’s announcement that the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement will begin next Wednesday. Kent Bacus, NCBA’s Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, said this means the ultimate removal of tariffs and other barriers to U.S. exports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Citrus Industry eNews: Pomegranates; Research Money; Water Supply
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Pomegranate Thoughts from a Florida Citrus Man Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
“Sea” Food
Everett Griner tells us where some of the “sea” food now really comes from. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Perfect Storm Threatening FL Oyster Industry
By MARGIE MENZEL–THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA APALACHICOLA, Fla., October 24, 2012…….Drought, a massive oil spill, a tropical storm and the state’s long-running water war with a neighboring state have combined to put the Florida Panhandle seafood industry in crisis, threatening the $6.6 million seafood industry – and for many people here, a way of life. The oyster harvest this …