FL Beef Cattle Short Course is Nearing

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course will be held in Gainesville May 2nd through 4th.  Report (1:45 wma) To learn more Click Here Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

South Florida Farmers Can Apply for Variance

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Farmers in South Florida could be eligible for a variance from Phase 2 water restrictions currently in effect for a broad area suffering from drought. Applications for a variance can be obtained from the South Florida Water Management district. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Ag in Classroom News

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The number of volunteers participating in Florida Ag Literacy Day last month was up 15 percent over last year, according to Florida Agriculture in the Classroom which organizes the event. Florida Agriculture in the Classroom has named Cara Martin of Florida Farm Bureau as its new chairman. Four teachers have received Florida Agriculture in the Classroom’s Excellence in Teaching about …

Important Topics Discussed at Lake Alfred Citrus Institute

Dan Citrus, Florida

Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush reports from Lake Alfred Citrus RFesearch and Educatioon Center on important topics discussed today at the 2007 Florida Citrus Growers Institute.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NCBA Region II Meeting is April 19-21

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The Southeastern states Cattlemen Association’s will all be in Florida this week for the annual NCBA Region II Meeting. AL Report  (1:00 wma) FL Report  (1:45 wma) GA Report  (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Dade County Agriculture Event Plans Upcoming

Gary Cooper Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Dade County agriculture folks really know how to kick up their heels and have a good time. I’ve been to a few of these functions over the years, and enjoyed them immensely. Here’s info on a couple upcoming events being planned by Katie Edwards & crew at the Dade County Farm Bureau. Dade County Farm Bureau BBQ & FUNraiser (jpg) …

FL Citrus Mutual Response to Media Reports re Dumping Case

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, International

In this document from their legal team (pdf file) Florida Citrus Mutual responds to questions about recent actions in the OJ Dumping case iMutual and other plaintiffs have been engaged in for some time. This response was prompted by media reports Mutual and its lawyers say are exagerrated about the latest court action. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

Orange Juice Dumping Decision OVERTURNED??

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, International

There is some debate about what the recent decision by the U S International Trade Court in New York actually means. Hear more in this report and stay tuned for more in coming days as we ask industry leaders what is going on from their first-hand perspectives. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

FL Agritourism Bill

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau is working to make sure agritourism activities only need to follow state or county ordinances. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

School Breakfast Pilot Program

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Most public schools offer breakfast through the USDA food and nutrition program, but often too few students take advantage of that morning brain boost. The Marion County Florida school system is working to change that through a major pilot program called Breakfast Breaks. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …