The Florida Cattlemen’s Convention wraps up this evening as folks from across the state have been on hand for the annual event. One person there was Dr. Michael Short, Florida state veterinarian and director of the Division of Animal Industry, with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. He gave an update on the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. …
Operation Peanut Butter
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and the National Peanut Board, along with state peanut producer and industry organizations, have launched a new My American Farm game geared for students in grades 3-5 called Operation Peanut Butter. Tyron Spearman has more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
Citrus Growers Urged to Take the Bactericide Survey
Harold Browning, Citrus Research and Development Foundation chief operations officer, is urging growers to take part in the Bactericide Survey. And he says it all will tie in with the Citrus Expo coming in August. Download Audio To hear more of Harold Browning’s comments on the Bactericide Survey, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Expo; Bactericide Discussion; Crop Forecast
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on Citrus Expo news, a summary of a grower discussion on bactericide use and the latest citrus crop forecast. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
Altosid IGR is the Right Choice for Your Cattle
When it comes horn fly control, choose the product that’s effective, economical and convenient. Phillip Jaquith, regional sales manager with Central Life Sciences, hopes this year you will feed Altosid® IGR to your herd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …
Farmers Urged to Contact EPA on Atrazine
From the National Corn Growers Association: The National Corn Growers Association this week urged farmers to submit comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, following publication of the Agency’s draft Ecological Risk Assessment for atrazine, an herbicide used for weed control in growing corn and other crops. If it stands, EPA’s recommendation would effectively ban the use of atrazine in …
Cattle Producers Need to Keep an Eye on RCRA
We continue looking at some of the various regulatory issues that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and others in the ag industry, are dealing with. And according to Scott Yager, NCBA Environmental Counsel, one of those is RCRA, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
Final Day of 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
It’s the final day of the 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. One person who has been involved in this year’s event is Buzz Eaves, chairperson of the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition. Southeast AgNet’s Lizzie Horton talked with him about some of the issues discussed during their meeting held this week. …
Ag Groups Fear USDA Lending Problems
Farm Service Agency loans or loan guarantees could be delayed this summer as demand is draining available funds, and that’s bad news for farmers and Ag lenders. DTN reports that several agriculture groups sent letters to U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Committees that highlight the rapidly increasing demand. The Farm Service Agency is expected to run out of Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Feral Hog Control
Everett Griner talks about feral hog control still foundering in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …