From the News Service of Florida An appeals court Friday upheld decisions by the South Florida Water Management District to issue permits to sugar-cane growers, rejecting arguments by the Florida Audubon Society that the permits would not adequately protect the Everglades. A three-judge panel of the 2nd District Court of Appeal issued a 17-page ruling that backed district decisions in …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 7, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at how an internal memo from the Army Corps of Engineers is an extremely interesting development, what could be called an early warning system for avian influenza, and about the growing enterprise of oyster farming. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored …
Bed Bugs – Part 1
In the first of this series, Cathy Isom tells us what experts say is to blame for the return of this pesky insect. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
Florida Holding Fall Peach Seminar
On Thursday, September 17th University of Florida/IFAS Extension will conduct an all-day seminar focused on the important topics in which Florida peach growers have said they would like more information. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Senate Committee Blocks EPA Spraying Requirements
American Farm Bureau Executive Director Dale Moore looks at the issue of EPA pesticide permit requirements for spraying near navigable waters, and the fact the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee this week passed the “Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …
Some Agricultural Issues in Congress
Congress is out for their August recess, but before leaving town the Senate did complete action on its version of the Highway and Transportation reauthorization bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
Mandatory GMO Labeling Supporters Attack SAFE Act
A well known actress joined advocates and lawmakers this week on Capitol Hill pushing for mandatory labeling of GMO ingredients. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
UF/IFAS Hosting Field Day at Suwanee Valley Agricultural Extension Office
From the University of Florida/IFAS: LIVE OAK, Fla. — Farmers interested in row crops are invited to the Suwanee Valley Agricultural Extension Center on Monday evening, Aug. 17, to learn about best management practices. “During this field day, we will provide an overview of the latest research that seeks to help farmers optimize nutrient and irrigation Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Over-Light
In today’s Agri-View, Everett Griner talks about how the cost of food may impact global food challenges in the not-to-distant future. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
Food Safety Questions and Answers at your Fingertips
Have you ever wondered how long to cook the turkey or if you can you leave chili out for hours after turning off the crock pot? Today Cathy Isom lets us know where to go when we need a food safety or cooking question and need an answer – fast. Download Audio Check out the Meat and Poultry hotline online …