Again, we’re posting this localized, farm specific weather information for south Florida growing areas from Gene McAvoy, County Extension Director, LaBelle, Florida, regarding tonight’s continuing cold weather (posted Sunday 2:30 p. m. 1/10/10) A HARD FREEZE WATCH CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH FLORIDA AREAS TONIGHT AS VERY COLD AIR WILL CONTINUE IN PLACE OVERNIGHT. THE LOWS TONIGHT ARE EXPECTED TO …
Putnam prepares Request for Freeze Help for Florida
(This release in late Friday 1/8/10 from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam’s office in BARTOW, Fla.) – Congressman Adam Putnam today said he is preparing a letter from the Florida congressional delegation to urge prompt action from the federal government to help Florida agricultural growers recover from record cold weather. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …
Constitutionality of Health Care Reform Being Questioned
A small contingent of legal scholars and many Republican lawmakers are arguing that the health care measures passed by both the House and Senate are unconstitutional and will be ruled so by the Supreme Court. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts …
Starting off the New Year with Peanuts
Peanuts have long been an American staple and in the following two reports we will discuss some new peanut products now on the market, as well as the benefit of incorporating peanuts in your weight loss efforts. Product Development Nutrition Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …
FL Weather Expectations for Jan 8 – 9 Wkd – Attention Growers!
We thank Gene McAvoy,County Extension Director, UF/IFAS Hendry County Extension, for helping us stay in the loop on weather in his part of the region of South Florida. He forwards the following Urgent Weather Message to Southeast AgNet Friday afternoon from the National Weather Service. This is of concern to all areas of south Florida. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides …
Wind Energy
There is one question that is being asked. Is land depreciation a factor in this? Everett Griner talks on what affect wind energy is having on the land values. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely …
FFA Officers Attending International Leadership Seminar
FFA members are getting an opportunity to learn about other cultural practices of agriculture, as Florida State FFA President, Caitlyn Prichard, is currently in China participating in the International Leadership Seminar for State officers. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As …
NCBA Challenges EPA Greenhouse Gas Finding
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has filed a petition with the DC circuit court of appeals challenging EPA’s recent greenhouse gas endangerment finding rule. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
FL DOT Documents Needed for Transporting Heavy Produce Loads
We’re posting this information again so Florida growers will have handy the documents needed for trucks hauling overweight produce loads. As per action by Florida Governor Charlie Crist lifting the restrictions on truck weights in light of the deep freeze the state is experiencing right in the midst of winter fruit and vegetable harvests, these documents should be kept in …
FL Researcher Named Cotton Specialist of the Year
David Wright, Ph.D., professor and Extension Cotton Specialist with the University of Florida in Quincy, has been recognized by his peers from across the Cotton Belt as the 2010 Extension Cotton Specialist of the Year. Wright received the award at the Extension Cotton Specialist’s annual banquet Wednesday night during the 2010 Beltwide Cotton Conferences in New Orleans. Sponsored by Bayer …