The Florida Farm Bureau Federation has had a longstanding mission to increase the net income of farmers and ranchers, while improving the quality of rural life. Director of Public Relations Rod Hemphill says that they are re-dedicating themselves to that mission with the kick off the Family Farm Initiative at the annual Farm Bureau Day, Tuesday, March 17.
Our Country is Being Invaded
By what? Everett Griner tells us and gives us some insight to where and how it gets here.
2009 Citrus Engineering Conference March 19 at UF / CREC
The 55th Annual Citrus Engineering Conference will be held in Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Citrus Hall at the Citrus Research and Education Center Thursday, March 19, 2009. Topics of discussion will include an update on HLB research, converting citrus waste to ethanol, current challenges in mechanical harvesting, future trends in ammonia refrigeration, and more. CLICK HERE to see a copy …
FL Cattlemen Talk with Legislators
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association wrapped up their legislative quarterly meetings in Tallahassee and while there spent time on Wednesday talking with legislators at the capitol. While a variety of issues were discussed, FCA President Bo Hobby said one that producers across the state need to be aware of is the fact animal rights activists are working in the state.
FL Looking to Cut Back on Peanut Acres
While many look forward to seeing USDA’s annual Planting Intentions Report which comes out March 31st, Florida Peanut Producers Association’s Ken Barton said many realize that peanut acreage does need to be down some this year.
Florida Ag Remains Strong, But Economic Challenges Abound
While Florida’s ag industries continue to operate providing an economic base for the state as other industries falter, Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks on the scene in Tallahassee says ag producers share in the challenges of the day. Adding it is an important year for grass-roots input directly to lawmakers, Parks urges farmers and ranchers to come to Tallahassee next …
Low Volume “fogging” Applications for Citrus Psyllid Control
Ernie Neff brings us this overview from a meeting on this topic that drew a hundred or so growers this week to Sebring. Research is presently underway with results expected soon regarding the possible effectiveness for this technology through aereal sprays as well.
Broadband for Rural America?
Lots of talk in political circles about what is being done to bring broadband technology to rural America. In this report from USDA radio, comments from the new Agriculture Secretary on the matter.
What is really affected in the recession?
Today Everett Griner gives us some statistics on just what is really affected by the recession.
FL Announces Floodplain Easement Funding Deadline
Gainesville, FL—U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide up to $145 million to eligible landowners nationwide through the floodplain easement component of its Emergency Watershed Protection Program. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service administers the EWP program. The funds will be used to restore an estimated 60,000 acres, nationwide, of frequently flooded land to its natural state and create jobs. USDA has …