The results of the 2007 Census of Agriculture were released at 1:00 p.m. today, and it may surprise some to know that Florida agriculture is getting stronger in many ways. Hear some brief facts in this report, and stay tuned as we post other reports and other information in days ahead. Florida farmers and ranchers may want to brush up …
2007 Agriculture Census Results
The National Agricultural Statistics Service announced the 2007 Agriculture Census Results today. Julie McPeake has the Georgia Report. Randall Weiseman reports from Alabama where farm numbers are up. For the full report log on to the Ag Census website. USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Avocados and Another Pest to Deal With – Red Ambrosia Beetle
This report from USDA Radio’s Rod Bain talks about a threat to Florida avocados, the red ambrosia beetle, and research going on to help growers deal with it. 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 …
University of FL To Play Key Role In Licensing Citrus Research
In these two reports, Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) Executive Director Ken Keck discusses and explains a “direct support organization” to be set up through the University of Florida that can help manage, commercialize and protect the rights of any successful research projects toward solving citrus pest and disease issues like HLB, or citrus greening disease, and citrus canker. Keck …
Congressman Boyd on New Administration
With the new administration firmly in place, Congressman Alan Boyd says that they certainly have their challenges ahead and that it will be up to us to educate our leaders about the importance of Southeast Agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …
Citrus Products Being Smuggled Into U S Through Montana
Picked up on an interesting story about how some citrus products from Pacific Rim countries find their way into the U S illegally. I featured it in a broadcast this week. Click the icon to hear the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
FL Agriculture Braces for Cold, Again Rushes Harvest & Hauling
TALLAHASSEE (FDACS)– Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is alerting the state’s agricultural producers that more freezing weather is expected this week that could impact crops as far south as the Lake Okeechobee area. Florida is at the peak of harvest season for many fruits and vegetables. Crops at risk include citrus, strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, snap beans, celery, sweet corn, …
National Weather Service Cold Weather Bulletin for So Florida
NWS /ISSUED 448 AM EST TUE FEB 3 2009/..COLDEST AIR OF THIS WINTER SEASON ARRIVING WED NIGHT…HARD FREEZE AND FREEZE WATCHES ISSUED FOR A LARGE PORTION OF MAINLAND SOUTH FL… DISCUSSION…ONE COLD FRONT WILL EXIT THE AREA THIS MORNING. A FEW SHOWERS ARE SEEN ON RADAR OFF THE WEST CENTRAL FL COAST WITH SPRINKLES ACROSS PARTS OF THE AREA…SO ADDED …
Trade Show at Miami Int’l Agriculture & Cattle Show March 22-23
This comes to us from Florida Cattlemens’ Association members Jim and Renee Strickland who want to get the word out quickly about this show. To FCA Allied members they write: Dear Allied members; March 20-22nd will be the 2nd annual Miami International Agriculture and Cattle Show at Tropical Park in Miami. This show is aimed not only at Florida cattle …
FL NRCS Extends Conservation Program Deadlines
USDA’s Natural Resource and Conservation Service in Florida has extended it’s signup deadline from February 27 to March 13 for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program and Wetlands Reserve Program. These popular farm bill conservation programs offer technical and financial assistance to individuals interested in addressing natural resource concerns and wildlife habitat restoration. Even though the programs …