Feral Hogs are continuing to be a big problem. Everett Griner tells us that they have spread over 12 states and what is trying to be done about them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …
Farmers Starting to See Increase in Food Dollar Share
There is some good news and bad news when it comes to the share Ag producers are receiving from the food dollar as Patrick Canning of the Economic Research Service explains that after a 15 year decline, the last two years has seen an increase for producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …
FL Little Money for University Construction, Repairs
By LILLY ROCKWELL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 24, 2011……… Forget those ambitious plans to build that state-of-the-art biology building with plush offices, classrooms and labs. Actually, don’t even count on routine roof repairs to dozens of public university buildings. This year, the State University System of Florida is facing such a large shortfall in state …
The FDA Receives Better Understanding of Florida Produce
Some University of Florida food safety experts recently took the initiative to educate federal officials about the produce industries they regulate with a cross-state tour that provided a behind-the-scenes look at growers’ operations and food safety efforts. Download Audio Click here for the complete article. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Water Shortage Declared for South Florida
With regional water levels falling and no significant rainfall forecast in the coming weeks, South Florida Water Management District has declared a water shortage in South Florida. For more information log on to www.sfwmd.gov/waterwatch. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …
Citrus Industry eNews: Florida Citrus 10 Years from Now
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: SMART Nitrogen Fertilizers-Micronutrients-Phosphites ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Florida Citrus Production in 10 Years May Be Near Current Levels Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …
Home Gardening
Home gardening is the highest since WWII. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch …
Florida Farm Bureau Day Draws Capitol Crowd, and State Leaders
Once again Florida Farm Bureau drew one of the biggest visiting crowds of the year to Tallahassee during the state’s legislative session for its “Farm Bureau Days” reception (top right) with the state’s political leadership. Farm Bureau members from all over Florida spent the day visiting with legislative representatives about numerous issues of concern, then hosted many at their big …
Bayer CropScience to acquire US-based Hornbeck Seed Company
Monheim, March 23, 2011 – Bayer CropScience announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Hornbeck Seed Company Inc. (HBK), a privately-held company headquartered in DeWitt, Arkansas, USA. Hornbeck is a seed company supplying soybean, rice, and wheat varieties in the southern US-market, with an in-house soybean breeding program and proprietary soybean germplasm. Bayer CropScience will acquire …
FL NRCS Helping USDA Promote Discrimination Claims Process
WASHINGTON – As part of continued efforts to close the chapter on allegations that discrimination occurred at USDA in past decades, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Assistant Attorney General Tony West today announced the establishment of a process to resolve the claims of Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who assert that they were discriminated against when seeking USDA farm …