Forecasters are once again calling for an active hurricane season, but even though the last two years have been pretty quiet for Florida, there are still cleanup projects being done. Just last week, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service kicked off an Emergency Watershed Protection program project in Coral Gables to restore the banks Loop Canal in Coral Gables that were …
Citrus Grower Meetings on Tap In Coming Days
In the first report, information about Gulf Citrus Growers’ Association’s annual meeting Wednesday June 4 in Labelle, and Florida Citrus Mutual’s Annual Conference on tap for next week at Bonita Springs. In the second report, comments from Mutual’s Andrew Meadows about labor and immigration issues in the recently ended Legislative session. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
FL Cattlemen’s Convention is 2 Weeks Away
The 2008 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show is just two weeks away as it will be held June 17-19 in Marco Island, Florida. FCA President Larry Rooks is looking forward to the annual event. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida …
Recently Passed Farm Bill Is Much More Than Just “Farm”
There has been a lot said in recent days about how “fat” the recent Farm Bill is that finally got through Congress. The fact is, as central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam explains in this report, regardless of what you may hear about the recently passed Farm Bill, the fact is the vast majority of the funding involved in the bill …
Ag Has Stake In FL Real Estate Market Values
Many central Florida agriculture folks remember Polk County-based real estate broker Dean Saunders from his days in the state Legislature a few years back. Since then, Saunders has built his real estate firm by helping keep his clients “in the know” and on the cutting edge of what is going on with regard to the state’s roller coaster real estate …
Southeast Weather Looks Wetter
Compared to last year, the weather looks much wetter for the Southeast this spring and summer – but still some dryness remains. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …
CITRUS EXPO 2008 PRE-REGISTRATION OPENS ON-LINE!
Citrus growers planning to attend Citrus Expo 2008 August 20 & 21, 2008 at Lee Civic Center Ft Myers will want to pre-register to be eligible for the GUN SAFE DRAWING sponsored by EVERGLADES FARM EQUIPMENT! This year’s theme “Seeking Profitability Through Interim Innovations” is on target, thanks to input from growers and grower groups statewide. Two days of seminars …
Citrus Health Response Plan Compliance for 2008
Here is the CHRP Compliance for 2008-2009. (pdf file) If you have any questions please contact Mark Estes at 863-298-7723. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Florida Ag Teacher Winners
A North Central Florida elementary school teacher and two middle school agri-science teachers have won Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc.’s “Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture Awards” for 2008 for their efforts to educate their students about where food, fiber and landscape material come from. Cherith Davenport of Archer Community School near Gainesville won for the elementary and overall Florida …
Carbon Credits Provide Revenue Potential
Florida Farm Bureau has joined with a company called AgraGate to educate landowners and agricultural producers around the state about the revenue potential of Carbon Credits. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For …