Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam was presented with the 2017 US Water Prize in acknowledgment of his leadership on water issues in Florida. The prize was award by the US Water Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the nation about the true value of water and advancing policies and programs that manage water resources to advance a …
Past Florida FFA President Participates in Farm Bill Listening Session
During the first farm bill listening session hosted by the House Agriculture Committee this past Saturday in Gainesville, Florida, comments were given by many folks involved in agriculture, including a former Florida State FFA President. Bruce Parrish, from Trenton, Florida, was the 2015-2016 State FFA President. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, …
Florida Team Beef Proves Lean Beef Is #FuelForTheFinish
The Florida Beef Council approved funding for a Team Beef in Florida this past February at its quarterly meeting. Although the funding is recent, this is an idea that has been in the works for several years. Erin Freel, the founder of The Market Place, has been the mastermind behind creating Florida’s Team Beef. Already on her own fitness journey, …
Water Management District Offers Online Updates on Reservoir
from News Service of Florida Progress on a controversial reservoir intended to help clean South Florida waterways can now be followed via an interactive map provided by the South Florida Water Management District. The website outlines where the reservoir — about 18,000-acres — will be located within the Everglades Agricultural Area south of Lake Okeechobee. So far, water management officials …
UF Water Institute Gets $5 Million Grant to Aid Region’s Agriculture, Environment
by Beverly James, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences The University of Florida Water Institute has received a $5 million, five- year grant to promote water security for the region’s farmers, foresters, and the environment. The Water Institute, a campus-wide interdisciplinary Institute, received the grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture program. …
New FBC Staff Member Enjoys Promoting Beef
We told you a few weeks ago that University of Florida graduate, Allyson Trimble, had been hired to fill an open position with the Florida Beef Council. And with a few weeks under her belt, Allyson is enjoying working with FBC and sees the benefits of the beef checkoff program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
UF Scientists Work to Develop Heat-Resistant ‘ Cow of the Future ’
by Brad Buck, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences University of Florida scientists are working to breed the “ cow of the future ” by studying the more heat-tolerant Brangus cow — a cross between an Angus and a Brahman. Raluca Mateescu, an associate professor in the UF/IFAS department of animal sciences, is part of a team …
Research Efforts at FAMU Include Cattle
The 2017 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention wraps up today in Orlando, as a good crowd has been on hand. One of those attending was Florida A&M University (FAMU) Vice President of Research, Timothy Moore. Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper caught up with him to talk about research efforts at the Tallahassee school, which includes programs for cattle. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida FFA Elects New State Officer Board
The recent Florida FFA Convention drew in nearly 5,000 Florida FFA members. The members and their advisors attended educational sessions, a trade show and they said farewell to the 2016-2017 State Officer board. On the last day of the convention the 2017-2018 state officers were elected. The race for the 2017-2018 State President fell in favor of Kyle Garner from …
Do Business with Florida NRCS Online
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants to remind farmers, ranchers and private landowners in the state, they can conduct business with NRCS direct from their home or farm office. This can all be done through their secure online portal called Conservation Client Gateway. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …