Here’s a message from the Florida Cattlemen’s Association: The Senate and House Education Appropriations Sub-Committees released their proposed budgets last week. Despite the increase in funding for state universities, the proposed budget fell short of some of the UF/IFAS funding requests. There are a number of funding items that Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Wet, Cool Conditions Part of Planting Puzzle
All farmers have a certain window of opportunity to get their crops planted in order for a timely harvest, but Chip Blalock with the Sunbelt Ag Expo, notes that the window is much smaller and more specific for the Darrell Williams research farm at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Senators Plan Multi-Year Springs Restoration
By Jim Turner, THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 24, 2014 ……. A group of senators will move ahead with a plan to flood the state’s natural springs with money. 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 …
Citrus Crime: Some Tips for Growers
Thefts of fuel and other equipment in isolated locations is a problem for many citrus growers. Ryan Waters, detective with the agricultural crimes unit of the Hardee County Sheriff Department, discusses the problem and offers some tips for growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Funding for Education Infrastructure
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about a legislative proposal calling for a cut to the sales tax that businesses pay for electricity over the next three years by fifty percent; and shifting the remaining revenue from that tax to support Florida’s distressed education infrastructure. More information is available online by clicking on Tax …
What’s For Dinner?
Everett Griner gives us some facts showing that American food is not a world standard. 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 21, 2014
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia 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 …
Budgets Introduced by Florida Legislature
During action this week in the Florida Legislative Session, both houses introduced their versions of the budget. And Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association says they feel pretty good in how most things look right now. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Web Tool Successfully Measures Farms’ Water Footprint
A new web-based tool designed to measure the so-called “water footprint” of a farm has worked well during its trial run to calculate water consumption at farms in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Texas. 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 …
No More OJ TV Ads? Citrus Agency Executive Responds
Actions and comments at Wednesday’s Florida Citrus Commission meeting gave a strong indication that the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) may soon stop advertising orange juice on television. FDOC Executive Director Doug Ackerman responds to questions about the agency’s direction. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …