Citrus growers will vote in November whether to raise the maximum amount they can be taxed for citrus research from one cent per box to three cents. Approval of the increased rate has been endorsed by Florida Citrus Mutual and the Florida Citrus Production Research Advisory Council. In these reports, Mutual CEO Mike Sparks tells why Mutual urges growers to …
Milk Industry Soured By Bad Economy
By JOHN KENNEDY – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA (http://www.newsserviceflorida.com) THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Oct. 1, 2009….First there was the housing implosion. Then banks melted down. Now, Florida’s milk industry is souring. The state’s already shrinking dairy industry is getting pummeled by the recession, with a Senate report released Thursday showing each farmer will lose an average $709,000 this year. “Milk …
Don’t Blame Me
Who pays for food problems? Everett Griner tells us just who we might blame. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …
Commissioner Bronson Joining Fight Against Proposed Nutrient Standards
Florida Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson is seeking to intervene in the newly proposed numeric nutrient water quality standards. Which Charles Shinn, Florida Farm Bureau’s assistant director of government and community affairs, says could set unreachably low limits on nitrogen, phosphorous and animal waste. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …
UF Agricultural Education & Communication Department Recieves Top Ranking
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Department of Agricultural Education and Communication has been identified as the leading department of its kind in the nation. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …
Lincoln Assumes the Reins of the Senate Ag Committee
Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln has officially taken the reins as chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. And many feel confident that Lincoln will represent Southern Agriculture well. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …
Weather Delaying Harvest and Affecting Quality
Soggy conditions continue to plague farmers here in the southeast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025
A Ticky Situation
The house-infesting brown dog tick is becoming resistant to common pesticides. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025
South Florida Task Force Working with NRCS
In Florida this week, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment Ann Mills, said she has been able to learn how some farm bill programs have been working while attending South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force meetings. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …
Peanuts Coming In, PBJ for Flu? & FL Peanut Festival
Peanuts are coming in as Tyron Spearman looks at the latest inspection information along with some wondering if peanut butter & jelly can help with the flu, along with a reminder about the Florida Peanut Festival coming up in Williston. Peanut inspections: PB&J for flu?: Peanut Festival: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd …