During the seminar program at the 25th anniversary of Citrus Expo, growers were able to get more information about managing citrus canker. Evan Johnson, research assistant scientist at the Citrus Research and Education Center, talked with growers on how to manage fruit drop on sweet oranges that can be caused by citrus canker early in the season. Download Audio Sponsored …
UF/IFAS Extension Continues to Increase Agricultural Agents
The University of Florida/IFAS Extension continues to evolve in order to meet the needs of 20 million Floridians, most of whom aren’t in the ag business. But Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, says that does not mean the Extension has de-emphasized agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
As Zika Spreads, UF/IFAS Faculty on Front Lines Battling the Virus
From the University of Florida/IFAS By: Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences faculty are on the front lines in the battle against the zika virus, as entomologists study the ability of at least two mosquito species to transmit the virus and ways of reducing pesticide resistance. They’re also teaching people statewide Sponsored …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 19, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we hear from the Chairman of the House Ag Committee about the next farm bill, why this may not be a normal year for cotton, that Peanut Proud is sending peanut butter to Food Banks in Louisiana and Mississippi, why Americans are Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Conservation Easement Preserves Florida Heritage
While those in the Florida cattle industry are very familiar with the Florida Cracker Cattle breed, others outside of the industry and in others states may not be. But a story from Renee Bodine, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, looks at why a modern-day Cracker cowboy entered property into a conservation easement in 2008 with NRCS. Play …
Peanut Calendar and Award Winners
There are a couple of events scheduled for next week that may be of interest to Southeast farmers. So Tyron Spearman has a quick look at the peanut calendar, and also has information about a recent gathering where they celebrated record breaking crops and yields from last season. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
FDACS Still Concerned with Water
Water issues are still top of mind for many in Florida and Matt Joyner, director of federal affairs for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, says it is still a top issue for his boss, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …
House Ag Chairman on Importance of Preparing for Next Farm Bill
Many agriculture and commodity groups have already started conversations regarding issues facing agriculture that the groups deem important for the next farm bill, which is expected in 2018. But it’s not only farm groups talking about the farm bill, as some lawmakers are doing the same. Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Mike Conaway of Texas, talked recently …
Black Spot Discussed at Citrus Expo
Citrus Expo has wrapped up for another year in Ft Myers, and a great crowd was on hand for the 25th anniversary of the event. Various prizes were given away, including the John Deere gun safe. Plus, a variety of topics were discussed during the seminar program, and that includes black spot. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Congress Told TPP is Coming
There has been a lot of talk about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement the past few days, as last week the White House let Congress know it will be bringing TPP to lawmakers in a move that was intended to bring new energy to the discussions. The move came during this presidential campaign that has both major party candidates coming …