Value Added Producer Grants Deadline Approaching

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The deadline for USDA value added grants is November 30, 2009, as Tyron Spearman has some of the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Farmers Continue to Produce Quality Products Despite Challenges

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

As we prepare to enjoy our Thanksgiving with family and friends, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Charles Bronson, says that everyone should take some time to thank a farmer. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Observing Farm City Week at Thanksgiving

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

The annual Farm-City Week observance has been underway the past few days, as Tyron Spearman looks at why the event is held each year at this time. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

Turkey Producers Thankful for a few Things

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

While 2009 was not a banner year for the turkey industry, USDA economist Dave Harvey said this Thanksgiving those producers do have a few things to be thankful for Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

CAP and TRADE Bill

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, International, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Is this change or progress? Everett Griner looks into it and tries to help us answer this. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Researchers Seek Out Alternatives to Methyl Bromide

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Well as growers continue to look for cost-effective alternatives to Methyl Bromide, researchers at the University of Florida have found that the same sunshine that aides Florida’s $9 million dollar cut flower industry can also help rid soil of harmful organisms. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

Agriculture Still has a Great Influence in FL

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation recently held their annual meeting with several state candidates in attendance, and President John Hoblick says that it’s due in part to the influence agriculture has in the state of Florida. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

Water Nutrient Standards a Top Priority for FL

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson has urged the EPA to be practical in their attempts to impose nutrient standards for state water bodies. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Upcoming Oyster Workshops

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

TALLAHASSEE – Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced today that workshops have been scheduled to discuss the requirements of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) involving oysters and Vibrio vulnificus bacteria. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …