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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
What is really affected in the recession?
Today Everett Griner gives us some statistics on just what is really affected by the recession. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
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 …
Cookie Monster is Eating his Veggies
Sesame Street is partnering with the National WIC Association to help children and families have healthier options and encourage them to make Healthy Habits a part of their daily routines. WIC will deliver child and family-friendly messages from the Sesame Street Muppets to aid in implementing the new WIC food packages. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
FL NRCS Reminder about Sign-up Cutoff Dates
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind producers that this Friday, March 13th is the signup cutoff date for both EQIP and WHIP. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
New Videos Promote Beef Care
Three new checkoff-funded videos have been posted to the popular YouTube Web site to highlight beef producers’ care for the environment. To see the new videos log on to www.youtube.com/user/BeefPasturetoPlate Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Peanut Growers Donate Peanut Butter
Peanut growers from across the Southeast are in Washington D.C. this week to meet with legislators about the issues affecting the industry. And while there, the Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Texas peanut producers donated more than 7,000 jars of peanut butter to Martha’s Table. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Discusses Many Issues Facing Growers
Most of the time the state’s regional citrus groups leave it up to Florida Citrus Mutual (FCM) to lead the pack when it comes to federal and state legislative affairs. In this series of reports, Mutual CEO Mike Sparks discusses many of the issues on their plate right now. In the first two cuts, working together with California and Texas …
Citrus Crop Forecast Update for March 2009
CLICK HERE to go to the March Citrus Crop Forecast update from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (USDA/NASS). In this report, Florida Agriculture Statistics Director Jeff Geuder reviews some of the highlights. USDA NASS Sponsoring this citrus crop forecast update: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …