West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis are not to be taken lightly, so Florida Department of Agriculture officials want to remind horse owners to make sure vaccinations are being kept up to date for their animals.  Report (1:30 mp3) To learn more Click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Private Industry Citrus Crop Forecast Surprises Many
The private industry citrus crop forecast made by Elizabeth Steger each August does not stay secret for long. According to what we’re hearing, this year her 198 million box forecast for Florida’s 2007-2008 orange crop took many by surprise. As noted in today’s radio report linked below, the official USDA Citrus Crop Forecast is set to be released at 8:30 …
Growth and Agriculture in Florida’s Future
At the recent annual summer meeting of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association (FFAA) several speakers addressed Florida’s urban growth and the prospects for agriculture in the future as Florida’s population is sure to continue to expand. The first report posted below features Sr Vice President Richard Woodruff of Wilson Miller Engineering firm in Ft Myers, discussing how the statewide …
FL Holding Beef 101 Seminars
Through the beef checkoff, the Florida Beef Council is again working with retail and food service personel through their Beef 101 Seminars. Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
NFREC Peanut Field Day is August 23rd
The North Florida Research & Education Center in Marianna, Fl. will hold their annual Peanut Field Day on Thursday, August 23rd. Â Report (:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Pre-Register NOW For Citrus Expo!
Citrus Expo is a private industry two-day seminar and trade show program for commercial citrus growers, grove owners, managers and industry leaders. It is set for Wednesday and Thursday, August 22 & 23, 2007 in Ft Myers. Hear more general details in report one posted below. In the second report, Dr Bill Castle at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and …
Suwannee Funds
The Ag appropriations bill recently passed by the House includes funding to continue the implementation of practices to reduce dairy and poultry runoff impacting the Suwannee River. Florida state conservationist Niles Glasgow with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service says this cooperative program has been extremely effective. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Marion County FB Scholarships
The Marion County (FL) Farm Bureau board voted last week to support two scholarship endowments for a total of $130,000 – $30,000 for Central Florida Community College in Ocala and $100,000 for the University of Florida Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
FL Sart Starts at Local Level
Florida’s State Veterinarian encourages all counties in the state to learn more and be involved with the State Agriculture Response Team.  Report (1:15 mp3) To learn more log on www.flsart.org Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Helpful Tips For Growers On Handling Labor Issues
For farmers wanting to know more about how to deal with a crackdown on illegal workers, here are some communications courtesy of Dade County Farm Bureau in Homestead, Florida that may be helpful. Dade County Farm Bureau News (pdf file) Dade County Farm Bureau News Part II (pdf file) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …