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 …
CBB Approves Recommendations to Checkoff
At last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in Phoenix, Arizona the Cattlemen’s Beef Board did approve recommendations to improve the national mandatory beef checkoff program according to out-going CBB Chairman Dave Bateman. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FL Organic Growers to Hold Workshop in Palmetto Thurs Feb 5
Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers, Inc. (FOG) will partner with UF IFAS to present a free workshop Feb. 5 at the Manatee County Extension Office in Palmetto for farmers interested in transitioning to organic production. The workshop is part of a FOG program that offers farmers an opportunity to receive free technical assistance to transition to organic production. By …
Dec 08-Jan 09 UF/IFAS/CREC Citrus Research Newsletter
Here is the latest citrus industry research update from UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. (pdf file) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Putnam Makes It Official – He’s Running for FL Ag Commissioner
Central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam has reportedly made it official. According to several Associated Press articles published today Putnam plans to run for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture in 2010 and is reportedly doing his formal paperwork to enter the race today. Putnam is featured speaker this Friday at the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association annual meeting in Arcadia. Stay …
Deep Southeast Braces for Cold…Again
Similar to a couple weeks ago, there are lots of indicators that very cold temperatures will again visit an already freeze weary winter fruit and vegetable production region. By the way, an important reminder for growers sent to us from Ray Royce at Highlands County Citrus Growers Association – Remember to properly record all pumpage for frost or freeze protection …
Bayer CropScience Has New Rep for Indian River Citrus Region
Bayer CropScience is heavily involved in citrus these days particularly in its efforts to help citrus growers with citrus psyllid controls in the battle to manage HLB, or citrus greening disease. Due to recent assignment changes on the Bayer CropScience team in this region, Elton Baldy (photo left) has become Southeast Sales Representative, Eastern Horticulture District, and we spoke to …
FL Livestock Market Report
Here are the numbers from the cattle markets held across Florida this past week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
USDA, DOE Announce Millions for Biomass R & D Initiative
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2009 – The U.S. Departments of Energy (DOE) and Agriculture (USDA) today announced up to $25 million in funding for research and development of technologies and processes to produce biofuels, bioenergy, and high-value biobased products, subject to annual appropriations. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Changes Made to Way Citrus Research Will Be Handled
Florida Citrus Commissioners and appropriate others participated in an emergency teleconference based from the Florida Department of Citrus, to discuss how research matters, including research results and intellectual property rights, will be handled. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff monitored the call and has this report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …