Growers can get the facts about Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR) at a seminar from 10 a. m. til Noon this Wednesday March 26, 2008 at UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred. In these two reports, Extension Specialist for Horticulture Dr Tim Spann discusses SAR and what the seminar hopes to accomplish. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) …
Citrus Fertilization/Nutrition/Irrigation Seminar Set for Ft Pierce
Here is more info (pdf file)on an upcoming 2-hour Best Management Practices course designed for the Citrus Owner or Production Manager to update them on current soil fertilization; citrus nutrition and precision irrigation management as it pertains to the production of citrus trees and row crops. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Legislative Update Week 3
Ben Parks of Florida Farm Bureau gives an update on week three of the Florida Legislative session. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Legislature Tackles Ag Issues
As week three of the Florida Legislative session wraps up, it was a week where issues pertaining to agriculture were discussed. Director of Legislative Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Sam Ard, has a look at some of those. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
CSP Signup Announced
Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer has announced a sign-up for the Conservation Security Program will be available starting on April 18 for approximately 64,000 potentially eligible farms and ranches in 51 watersheds covering more than 23.7 million acres. Read more from USDA-NRCS. FL Report (1:00 mp3) AL Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
Specialty Crop Growers Frustrated With Farm Bill
Specialty crop interests are frustrated by the latest extension of the 2002 farm bill, however Mike Stuart with Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, who is co-chairman of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, says they remain optimistic a new farm bill can be passed. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Florida Ag In The Classroom Program On A Roll
In this interview (2:35 mp3) with Florida Ag In The Classroom‘s Lisa Gaskalla, she offers an update on the program, and details on “Ag Litereacy Day” set for April 10. Farmers, ranchers and others connected to Florida Agriculture will spend the day reading an ag story to school children across the state for Ag Literacy Day, and Gaskalla says there …
FL Cattlemen Urged to Promote IFAS
With funding cuts being on the of the topĂ‚Â issues in the Florida legislature this session,Ă‚Â the Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Jim Handley said they are askingĂ‚Â their members to contactĂ‚Â elected officials about the importance of IFAS to the state. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
FL Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee
Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick is happy with the turnout this week in Tallahassee for legislative day activities. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …
Florida Farm Bureau’s “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report
Here’s this week’s 3-21-08 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …