FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 5, 2016………. If the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission decides to hold another bear hunt later this year, Volusia County officials don’t want any part of it. The Volusia County Council on Thursday unanimously approved a “symbolic” resolution urging the commission to Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Veteran’s Vision
When active duty is over and it’s time to return to civilization, this thought comes to mind for a Retired Army Colonel in Kansas. Cathy Isom tells us about a veteran’s vision for helping others become farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Florida Beef Cattle Short Course Covering Many Topics
The University of Florida/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences is hosting the Florida Beef Cattle Short Course this week in Gainesville. Southeast AgNet’s Josh McGill is there and had a chance to talk with Dr. Matt Hersom about what all is being discussed at the annual event. Download Audio
Agriculture Groups Push for FOIA Exemption
Language exempting checkoff programs from federal public records law was added to the pending Fiscal Year 2017 Ag Appropriations bill after a coalition of agriculture groups lobbied for the addition. Download Audio
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Funding and Research; CEU Article
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on the latest HLB research funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as well as an opportunity to earn one core continuing education unit. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals due May 10
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind those interested that up to $20 million in competitive grants through the Conservation Innovation Grants program are available. But applications for CIG projects are due by May 10. Download Audio
El Niño Diminishing?
Everett Griner talks about El Niño beginning to diminish in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Therapy for Veterans
Life on the farm is being used as therapy for a variety of people, especially combat veterans, suffering from both physical and emotional trauma. Cathy Isom tells us how farms are helping veterans work, learn and heal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
More Florida Land Deals to Be Considered
Next Tuesday, Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet will be asked to consider a pair of land deals that would cost the state about $6.6 million, keep nearly 3,800 acres in Osceola County from new development and allow ranch operations to continue on the properties. Download Audio
Good Start for Pasture and Rangeland Conditions
El Nino and its related precipitation are behind one of the best starts for U.S. pasture and rangeland conditions in recent memory. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the highlights of this first report of the season. Download Audio