Florida citrus growers who have yet to take the bactericide survey, are being reminded the deadline to do so is Friday, August 5. The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) selected AgNet Media, owner of Citrus Expo and Citrus Industry magazine, to administer the grower survey on bactericide use, asking that all Florida citrus growers participate in the survey so …
Florida Beef Council Stays Active
Did you know the beef checkoff is involved in many different areas? In this week’s Florida beef checkoff report, Sarah Childs from Lake Placid, an ex-officio member of the Florida Beef Council who currently serves on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board Operating Committee, said the Florida Beef Council has been extremely active. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Florida Preserves Nearly 4,000 Acres of Economically, Environmentally Sensitive Working Land
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Governor and Cabinet today unanimously approved the preservation of nearly 4,000 acres of sensitive agricultural lands in Hardee, DeSoto, Dixie and Indian River counties, while allowing the land and agriculture operations to continue to contribute to Florida’s economy. The purchases are a part of the Rural and …
GMO Labeling Efforts Move to Rulemaking Process
The GMO labeling bill passed by Congress and signed into law late last week by President Obama puts labeling efforts into a holding pattern while the U.S. Department of Agriculture works on the rulemaking process. The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national mandatory bioengineered food disclosure standard, and allows USDA two years to complete the rulemaking …
Make Plans to Attend the 2016 Extension Farm Field Day in Jay
The University of Florida/IFAS 2016 Extension Farm Field Day will be held Thursday, August 25 at the West Florida Research & Education Center Jay Research Facility at Jay, Florida. To learn more about this year’s event, click here. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
Farm Vote
Everett Griner talks about candidates not campaigning for the farm vote in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida …
Florida Naturalists Grow Wildlife Habitat
Financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida helped Bill and Marcia Boothe restore longleaf pine on 22 acres of land they purchased in the late ’90s in Gadsden and Liberty counties, and to bring the ecosystem back to what it used to be. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Florida FFA Fundraiser at Citrus Expo
At this year’s Citrus Expo, coming up August 17-18 in North Ft. Myers, attendees will have the opportunity to win nine fabulous prizes in the annual Florida FFA Fundraiser Raffle. Tacy Callies has all the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 29, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a deadline reminder about the Cotton Ginning Cost-Share (CGCS) program, preparations on a new farm bill, vegetables, food production Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
President Obama Signs GMO Compromise Bill into Law
The White House announced late this afternoon that President Obama had signed a variety of bills today including S. 764, the Biotech Food Labeling Bill, otherwise known as the GMO labeling bill. The President’s signature now directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national mandatory bioengineered food disclosure standard. Here are releases from agriculture groups pleased with news: Sponsored …