The recent cold snap is a good time to remind growers across Florida about the Florida Automated Weather Network’s (FAWN) Cold Protection Toolkit, which is designed to help you make decisions when using irrigation for cold protection. The toolkit basically provides a “step-by-step guide” to help with making decisions on cold nights. And many growers may be familiar with “My …
Major Reservoir Project Could Take Years
After receiving legislative approval last spring, a massive reservoir intended to help shift water south from Lake Okeechobee remains years away from reality, the head of the South Florida Water Management District said Wednesday. A big factor in the timeline for design and construction of the reservoir is waiting for federal-government approval of its half of the roughly $1.6 billion …
Florida Cattlemen Visit with Legislators in Tallahassee
Members of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association are in Tallahassee this week for their annual legislative quarterly meeting. FCA President, Ken Griner, told Southeast AgNet’s Abbey Taylor they are there to discuss issues with their legislators. Florida Cattlemen Visit with Legislators in Tallahassee Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Easement Program for Landowners and Ranchers in Osceola County
Osceola Soil and Water Conservation District has announced access to a United States Department of Agriculture Easement program for landowners and ranchers in Osceola County. An agricultural conservation easement expert from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service provided an introduction to the program during a regular meeting of the OSWCD Board of Supervisors at Osceola Heritage Park. The 2014 enacted …
Agriculture Land Conservation Easement Sign-up Underway in Florida
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants landowners to know applications to fund agricultural easements in the state are being accepted until February 16. Ag Land Conservation Easement Sign-up Underway in Florida from Florida NRCS: Applications to fund agricultural easements in Florida are being accepted until Feb. 16. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides financial and technical assistance to …
For Florida Orange Growers No News May Be Good News
The Florida citrus industry has been struggling with HLB for over a decade. Now, with the damage following Hurricane Irma, many may be wondering exactly what the state of the industry is and what it may become. For an industry riddled with disease and disaster, no news may be good news for the Florida citrus industry. Gary Crawford has the …
USDA Invests in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Jan. 16, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest nearly $32 million this year to mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality and restore healthy forest ecosystems in 24 states and Puerto Rico. More than $400,000 of that funding will support the Ocala National Forest in Florida. The Ocala Longleaf Priority Protection Area project will restore …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: FRESH! Recipe – Stuffed FL Mushrooms
In the dark about what side dish will go well with tonight’s meal? Not any more! On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam is joined by Executive Chef Justin Timineri to share his latest recipe video, Florida Stuffed Mushrooms. Recipe – Stuffed FL Mushrooms You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended January 12, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: AL Livestock Market Report At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-January 12, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,500 head compared to …
Florida Forever Boost moving to Senate Floor
A proposal that would designate $100 million a year for the Florida Forever land-preservation program is ready to go to the Senate floor. On Thursday, the Appropriations Committee unanimously backed a measure (SB 370) by Chairman Rob Bradley, R-Fleming Island. The Florida Forever program, which in the past received as much as $300 million a year, has for nearly a …