In Ocala in Marion County, Florida, local Farm Bureau members host a “Food Checkout Day” event at a local SweetBay supermarket, paying for the groceries for one lucky shopper each hour during the promotion to help make a point. In these reports, Marion County Farm Bureau President Chris Reese says there is good reason the event takes place in February, …
FL Livestock Market Report
Here are the numbers from the cattle markets held across Florida this past week. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
Deadline Looms for Digital Conversion of TV Signal
TALLAHASSEE (FDACS)- Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today reminded citizens that they could be without television reception as early as next week as a result of the conversion of the broadcast industry from analog airwaves to digital. While the federal government recently delayed the deadline for the switch until June 12, some television stations plan to …
Two for Tracy Magness!
OCALA, FL (February 13, 2009)—Tracy Magness rode Mr. and Mrs. John Bartko’s Tarco Van Ter Moude to her second Grand Prix victory of the circuit, taking the blue in the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix on Thursday at HITS Post Time Farm, in Ocala, Florida. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Sod Growers Promote Water Conservation Solutions
LAWNS MAKE OUR WORLD GREENER Community Outreach Launches Statewide LABELLE, FL (February 9, 2009) — The Florida Sod Growers Cooperative is launching “LAWNS MAKE OUR WORLD GREENER,” a statewide outreach initiative focused on sharing water conservation strategies and educating homeowners and businesses on the benefits of a healthy lawn. “As one of the state’s leading green industries, we’re proud to …
Irrigation Water Use Permit Renewal Workshop – Clewiston 2/25
The South Florida Water Management District has begun the water use permit renewal process for the Lake Okeechobee Basin, which includes portions of Palm Beach, Martin, Glades, Okeechobee, Lee and Hendry counties. All individual and major general water use permits for irrigation withdrawals from Lake Okeechobee or its tributaries will expire on February 28, 2009. Since Water Use Permits have …
FL Strawberries Fine After Cold Events – Labor Still Ongoing Concern
In this report, we check in with Ted Campbell with the Florida Strawberry Growers Association who says all is fine with the Strawberry crop since the two cold snaps that passed over Florida in recent weeks. Meanwhile, when asked about issues of concern for strawberry growers, like those in other specialty crop sectors he says his folks still have concerns …
FL Peanut Producers Busy with Salmonella Issue
Everyone in the peanut industry has been busy dealing with the recent salmonella case, and that includes Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers Association, who told me they’ve had numerous calls on the issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …
Brazil Trip Planned for Late May For Interested FL Citrus Folks
IFAS SPONSORED TOUR OF THE CITRUS INDUSTRY OF BRAZIL: We look forward to some of our radio listeners, website visitors and Citrus Industry Magazine readers joining us on this upcoming citrus study trip to Brazil. It’s another excellent opportunity for meaningful visits and study as the Florida Extension Service will be conducting a tour to visit the citrus industry in …
FL-GA Producers Serve on Beef Board & CBB Executive Committee
A couple of cattle producers from the Southeast are serving in positions that are helping to shape how beef checkoff dollars work for producers not only in our region but also nationwide. One is Roger West of Gainesville, Florida with the other being Robert Fountain, Jr. of Adrian, Georgia. FL Report: GA Report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …