The University of Florida will hold their annual Field Day event Thursday, September 4th at their Jay Research Facility. Barry Brecke talks about some of the things growers can learn about while there. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …
Fresh Produce in Schools
The 2008 Farm bill is providing $49 million in fresh fruits and vegetables for elementary school children during the school day under the new Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program – with over 1.6 million allocated for Florida schools. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …
FL Farm To Fuel Summit Airtimes
The 2008 Farm to Fuel Summit will be aired on The Florida Channel on the following dates: Sat, Aug 30, 8AM and 8PM – Day 1 Sun, Aug 31, 8AM and 8PM – Day 2 Sat., Sept 20, 8AM and 8PM – Day 1 Sun., Sept 21, 8AM and 8PM – Day 2 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …
All Eyes on Gustav
While a large part of the Southeast is still trying to dry out from Tropical Storm Fay, there’s another system slowly working it’s way possibly in our direction called Gustav. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …
AL-FL-GA Fay Rainfall Totals
Tropical Storm Fay is one for the record-books as the storm that just wouldn’t quit has finally moved out of our area, but left it’s mark with varying rainfall amounts. Here are just some of the official amounts recorded across the Southeast… Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida …
Advice re Canker Controls for Citrus Growers Affected By FAY
This in from Tim Gaver, Extension Agent II, Citrus, IFAS/St. Lucie County Extension Subject: Attached is the main body of an e-mail response to a question posed by Doug Bournique to Dr. Tim Gottwald, USDA pathologist in Ft. Pierce. Input was also obtained from Dr. Jim Graham, IFAS Pathologist, CREC in Lake Alfred. This information has been sent to members …
Producers Reminded About NAP Coverage
Producers are being reminded that September 16th is the deadline to pay a “buy-in” fee which is needed under the new Supplemental Agriculture Disaster Programs if you do not have crop insurance or NAP coverage for land in which assistance is being requested. To learn more about this program contact your county Farm Service Agency office or click Here Sponsored …
Working to get Rid of Standing Water
Citrus growers and others in the Indian River Valley area are working hard to get the water levels down from all the rain left behind from Tropical Storm Fay. Doug Bournique with the IRCL said there is a lot of water and it will take some time to get rid of it. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …
Citrus Expo Special Sept 4 Seminars & RSVP Details Announced
More details are continuing to be confirmed for the special day of Citrus Expo replacement seminars planned for Thursday September 4. The seminar talks will be presented at UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center, with live video tie-in to SWFREC in Immokalee. Find details on the seminars and other festivities planned for this event, and learn how to RSVP for …
Lots of Rain in Indian River Region
As Tropical Storm Fay continues to drop rain across parts of Florida, when it comes to citrus groves, Doug Bournique with the Indian River Citrus League says they have a lot of water standing out there right now. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …