The University of Florida Agri-Marketing Team, better known as UF NAMA, will host two silent auctions at Citrus Expo. There will be a separate auction each day of the trade show opening at 8:00 a.m. and closing at the end of lunch. Winners of the auction will be announced right after lunch and items can be picked up through the …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks aabout making plans for pets prior to disasters. More information can be found at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/05082007_2.html Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 23, 2026Florida …
Plant Materials for Alternative Fuels
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is playing a vital role in developing plants that could be used as future energy sources through the Plant Materials Program, according to Florida state conservationist Niles Glasgow. Find out more about the NRCS Plant Materials Program. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
Dry Lake Okeechobee
Low water levels in Lake Okeechobee and continued dry weather is getting national media coverage, with no relief in sight. Water levels in Lake Okeechobee are expected to drop below the record of just under nine feet on Thursday, according to the South Florida Water Management district, making this the worst drought on record. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
FL Ag Hall of Famers Sought
Nominations are now being accepted for candidates to the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2008. The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1, 2007. The nominees, chosen by an independent panel of judges, will be announced later this year. The induction ceremony will take place during the 30th annual Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame banquet and awards ceremony at …
Working on Disaster Aid
USDA’s Farm Service Agency is getting ready to implement the $3 billion disaster assistance legislation just signed that provides aid for producers affected by natural disasters in 2005, 2006 and early 2007, which includes hurricane and drought here in the southeast. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FCA to Award Membership Prizes
The FCA membership drive has come to an end for another year, as now it’s a matter of figuring up who will be awarded prizes used for incentives this past year. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
FL Hay Could Have TSA
The drought has brought a shortageĂ‚Â of hay across Florida, but producers are urged to be cautious of any hay they may purchase in keeping Tropical Soda Apple from spreading. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
May 31 Ends Canker Coverage / Box Tax Conferences Ongoing
The 2008 policy period for the Florida Fruit Tree Crop Insurance Policy begins June 1, and the new policy will not include coverage for citrus canker. But if you’re a grower who has a previous policy you have until the end of day May 31 to file a canker claim and still get coverage under that policy. Also in this …
Free Rider Debate News / Unimark Annx Mex Mgmt
In the first part of this report, an update on discussions about the “free-rider” issue. This report also contains a news blurb about a Mexico grove that will soon be converted from lemons to juice oranges and grapefruit with management expertise from Florida. Report (1:28 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …