The March update of the Citrus Crop Forecast was released this morning at 8:30 a.m. indicating that all orange production is down and the FCOJ yield for the 2006-07 season is up from February. The report also reflects adjustments in California crop numbers after recent freezes hammered some groves and left others with less damage. Sponsoring these news reports: AND …
Sod Based Rotation Showing Good Results
The University of Florida, University of Georgia, and Auburn University continue to work together with research ofĂ‚Â sod-based rotations. David Wright out of Quincy, Florida told me they are seeing good results. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) 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 …
Good First Week of Session
The first week of the 2007 Florida Legislative session was a good one for agriculture according to Ben Parks with Florida Farm Bureau. Report (1:30 wma) 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 …
FL Cattlemen Will Be in Tallahassee Next Week
Now that the Florida Legislative Session is underway, the annual trip to Tallahassee will take place next week for members of the Florida Cattlemen’s Assocation to meet with their elected officials. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) 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 …
FL Beef Producers Win NCBA Competition
Florida cattlemen captured the first place, $5,000 prize for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association by playing the “Who Wants to Be a CattleMaster?®” game at the Pfizer Animal Health booth. Accepting the check from Kurt Piepenbrink (left) Pfizer territory manager, and Steve Clarken (far right), Pfizer beef sales director, are Florida representatives Cliff Coddington, Hal Phillips, Bo Hobby, Don Quincey, Bo …
South Florida Organic Certification Workshop
Purpose: To help growers and other individuals interested in pursuing Organic Certification with the USDA National Organic Program. Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 Time: 9:00 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Location: University of Florida IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center 18905 SW 280 Street, Homestead, FL 33031, tel: 305-246-7001 Registration cost – $15.00 per person (Lunch, coffee break and educational materials included …
FL Beef Ambassador Promotes Program
Florida and National Beef Ambassador Matthew Peeples encourages other young people to take part in the Beef Ambassador Program. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Ă‚Â 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 Beneficials …
Row Crops Meet in the Sunshine
Over 4000 happy corn, soybean and wheat growers were in Tampa last week for the annual Commodity Classic. Report (1:30 wma) 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 Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
SE Projects Get Energy Grants
Two Southeastern cellulosic ethanol projects received grants last week from the US Department of Energy. Range Fuels, Inc., was awarded a $76 million grant to fund the research and construction needs of an ethanol plant in Soperton in Treutlen County Georgia. Once completed, the plant will produce about 40 million gallons of ethanol per year, and 9 million gallons per …
Region II Cattlemen to Meet in Florida
In April, NCBA’s Melanie SoJourner says Cattlemen from across the Southeast are invited to be in Florida for the Region II meetings. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) 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 …