FL Ag Commissioner Lauds Company for Pesticide Stewardship

Dan Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has named Dow Agrosciences as the winner of the 2009 Commissioner’s Award for Pesticide Stewardship for programs that promote safe and environmentally friendly pesticide use. The award will be presented to representatives of Dow at today’s meeting of the Pesticide Review Council. The Commissioner’s Award for Pesticide Stewardship was …

Farm Bureau Asks Members to Speak Out at EPA Water Hearings

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Ag Policy Bulletin-ACTION ISSUE: On January 14, 2010, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will propose numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in the State of Florida. EPA will hold public hearings throughout the state on February 16, 17, and 18. Florida Farm Bureau Federation is asking that members attend and participate in the public hearings. It is imperative …

Awaiting February Crop Report For Freeze Damage to Citrus

Dan Citrus, Florida

Numbers from USDA’s January Crop Production Report did not contain data from this month’s freeze and its impacts on Florida’s citrus crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

The Big Mississippi Needs Help

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

River facilities are falling apart. Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

GA Gov Optimistic Water Deal Coming Soon, Crist Unsure

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

From THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By KEITH LAING THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 12, 2009…After huddling last month with Gov. Charlie Crist and Alabama Gov. Bob Riley to renew efforts to resolve a long-standing water dispute, Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has hinted a deal could be in the pipes, though Florida officials are more cautious. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Freeze Delivers $100-million Blow to FL Specialty Crops

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

The worst of the long freeze may be over, but damage assessments show large losses to several of Florida’s specialty crops. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Using New Media to Spread the Beef Message

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Lucinda Williams, Chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, talks about how they are taking advantange of new ways of communicating with consumers about beef. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Chadwell: Freeze Won’t Greatly Reduce Fresh Citrus Shipments

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell doesn’t think the recent freeze will drastically reduce the amount of fresh citrus Florida’s packinghouses ship this season. He offers his reasons in this interview. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

Slow Cookers on the Fast Track

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

Slow cookers have enjoyed enduring popularity and now with a renewed interest in economical home meal preparation and healthy eating they are simmering again. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

National Ag Day Essay Contest

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The National Ag Day Essay Contest gives students in the 7th through 12th grades a chance to win a thousand dollars – a trip to Washington, D.C. – and recognition during the Celebration of Ag Dinner. Entries are due February 12, 2010. For more information visit the National Association of Farm Broadcasting website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …