With the recent inception of gardens at local USDA offices across the nation as a demonstration of sustainability, Bill Hoffman of the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service says, home gardening is becoming popular again. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …
HLB Latest – The Hottest Topic in Citrus
Ernie Neff has this short report from a grower meeting this week in Immokalee, FL. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …
FL Food Banks: Tax Incentives for Donating Farmers
In this report, Chip Hinton representing the Florida Association of Food Banks says there are new tax advantages available to farmers who provide good but unmarketable produce to programs to feed the needy. E-mail us at jemychip@msn.com, or call him directly at 813-478-1734. You can also learn more about the Florida Association of Food Banks at www.fafb.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Vilsack Discusses Food Safety
Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman recently interviewed U S Agriculture Tom Vilsack. From that interview, some of his comments in this report about food safety issues and how the administration views the need for an overhaul of the food safety system he says is antiquated. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
The Hardest Hit Area of Agriculture
What is it? Everett Griner tells us. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025
Florida State Land Judging Contest
Florida’s Natural Resources and Conservation Service assisted in the Florida State Land Judging Contest last week as students from across the state gathered to get a better appreciation of soil charicteristics. The winners were as follows: High School FFA – East Ridge High School High School 4H – Manatee County Middle School FFA – Clermont Middle School Middle School 4H …
Food Safety System Philosophy
The latest situation with the pistachio nuts and salmonella has some asking more questions about the state of the Food Safety System. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida …
Governor Downsizes U S Sugar Buyout Plan In Hopes Of Saving It
Amidst photos of the “River of Grass” Florida Governor Charlie Crist this week explained a plan to reduce the size of the proposed U S Sugar purchase plan in hopes of saving the deal. The battered economy has lots of folks asking lots of questions about the reasoning, and the timing of the deal. Meanwhile, U S Sugar put out …
FL Voluntary Beef Checkoff Continues
With checkoff dollars continuing their downhill trend, Chairman of the Florida Beef Council George Kempfer, reminds cattle producers about Florida’s voluntary beef checkoff. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …
Farm Bureau Women Meet in Coral Springs
(Coral Springs, Fla.) – The 2009 Florida Farm Bureau State Women’s Leadership Conference kicks off Friday at the Coral Springs Marriott Hotel. This conference offers a power-packed agenda that will empower and challenge Farm Bureau women. The program includes farm tours with unique and interesting stops, timely workshops and enlightening presentations. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …