FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By MARGIE MENZEL THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, September 29, 2015……….Florida elected officials, environmentalists and seafood workers are bracing for the release of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers draft plan for the river system that feeds struggling Apalachicola Bay. Last updated in 1989, the all-important plan — known as an operating manual — controls freshwater …
Reducing Food Waste-Part 2
In the second part of her food waste series Cathy Isom explains who would be reaping the benefits of reducing food waste. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida …
National FFA Organization Membership Sets Record of 629,367 Students
From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Sept. 28, 2015/National FFA Organization) – With global needs to fight hunger and prepare for the expected population growth, the industry of agriculture needs educated, skilled and passionate people dedicated to sustainability. The National FFA Organization is answering this need, as the record growth of the organization demonstrates. Today, FFA membership stands at …
October Citrus Industry Magazine Packed with Information
Citrus growers will find much to help them better deal with and understand HLB and other issues in the October Citrus Industry magazine. A cover story on Ben Hill Griffin executive Steve Farr is just one example of the great content. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Livestock Price Reporting and Grain Standards Act Heads to President
Both the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the National Pork Producers Council are glad the Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting and Grain Standards Act has been sent to the president for his signature after the House passed the Senate version. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Florida Beef Council’s Protein Challenge Continues
Ashley Hughes reminds everyone that the Florida Beef Council continues to promote the Protein Challenge, as information about it and how you can take part is on its website, floridabeef.org. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
How Deep Is Your Well?
Every citrus grower knows the importance of irrigation, and for irrigation, you usually need a well. What growers don’t always consider is how the depth of their well affects the quality of their water. Kelly Morgan, professor of soil and water science at the University of Florida, explained that well depth affects the amount of bicarbonates in the water. He …
Feral Swine Study Moves to Analysis Phase
The National Agriculture Statistics Service said Friday the first ever Feral Swine Study now moves into the analysis phase after the data collection period was recently completed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
More Study
Everett Griner talks about organic research lagging behind in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
House Reauthorizes Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Sept. 29, 2015) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applauds the House in reauthorizing Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting through 2020. NCBA President, Philip Ellis, a Wyoming cattle producer, said this action will ensure cattle producers have access to critical market information. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …