(Gainesville, Fla.) – The Florida Farm Bureau Federation reminds teachers that Oct. 2 is the deadline to apply for its Ag in the Classroom Mini-Grants. The grants are designed to assist educators with projects like Playground design and painting. Playground markings play a crucial role in promoting safety by defining play zones and providing visual cues for children. If you …
Expanding Bee Genetic Resistance Against Varroa Mites
Recent research has revealed some varieties of honey bees contain a genetic trait that allows them to better defend themselves against varroa mites. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …
Driving on Eggshells
Researchers have found a way to turn discarded eggshells into an alternative energy resource. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Department of Citrus Lays Final Bartow Move Plans
Work on the Florida Department of Citrus’s new Bartow headquarters should allow the Citrus Commission to hold its December meeting there. The staff should be able to move in early in 2010. Department of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck provides the timelines in this report. Tune to this Southeast AgNet website at 8;20 a. m. Friday October 9th for Citrus …
Bug and Beetle Invasion
Today, Everett Griner discusses more destructive pest problems. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026
Citrus Processors and Subtropical Technology Conference Meeting
The Citrus Processors and Subtropical Technology Conference Meeting is coming up next month: When: Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 Where: Citrus Research and Education Center, 700 Experiment Station Road, Lake Alfred, FL 33850 Time: Registration and coffee begin at 8:15 A.M., Program starts at 8:45 A.M. and ends at 4:00 P.M. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Beef Checkoff Budget for 2010 Approved
The Beef Promotion Operating Committee has approved investment of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board Fiscal Year 2010 budget of $42.3 million on a total of 30 national checkoff programs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …
How All the Rain is Affecting the Agriculture Sector
With the southeast receiving national attention for the massive amount of recent rainfall, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, checks in on how the moisture is affecting agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Leafy Green Marketing Agreement Meetings Started
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has started its series of meetings aimed at gathering input on the proposed Leafy Green Marketing Agreement. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
Official Offers Insight On Citrus Acreage Report
The USDA recently reported that Florida citrus acreage declined 1.3 percent to 568,814 acres over the past year. In one of the accompanying reports, Florida Agricultural Statistics Service Citrus Statistics Administrator Candi Erick tells some of the causes for the declines, and reports on abandoned citrus acreage. In the other report, she discusses the mechanics her agency used to move …