Fifth and Sixth graders from a Washington DC elementary school recently made a return visit to the White House’s Kitchen Garden in order to plant fruit, vegetable, and herbs seedlings as First Lady Michelle Obama planted this message. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
FL Lifts Weight Restrictions on Cattle Trucks as Farmers Need to Prepare for Flooding
Due to flooding associated with recent heavy rains across North Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation has put in place an Emergency Executive Order that lifts weight restrictions on cattle trucks, allowing them to run at 95,000 lbs in Florida as long as the driver has the proper documents. And due to the flooding concerns, Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services …
Americans’ Eating Habits
In this two part series we will review a Department of Agriculture study that took a close look at Americans’ eating habits. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …
North Florida Flooding Triggers Order to Lift Cattle Truck Weights
This just in from the Florida Cattlemen’s Association over the weekend: Due to Flooding in North Florida an Emergency Executive Order has been put in place that lifts weight restriction on Cattle trucks. This allows trucks to run at 95,000 lbs in Florida. The trucks driver must have the attached documents in their possession. This Order is in place for …
ABAC Restructures
Three years ago ABAC was given the ability to administer bachelor degree programs and Dr. Tim Marshall Dean of the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources says the college has now undergone a restructuring process in a continued effort to better serve the ag sector. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
Bronson: “Move Animals & Chemicals Before Waters Rise”
BRONSON URGES PEOPLE TO MOVE ANIMALS AND CHEMICALS OUT OF HARM’S WAY BEFORE FLOODING OCCURS TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is asking farmers and residents in areas with the potential for flooding to be sure to move pesticides, fertilizers and propane tanks off the ground and safely stored away if they have time to …
FL Legislature Down to Final 3 Weeks
It was a short week for the Florida Legislature who spent Monday and Tuesday in session then broke for the Easter recess. Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association said some work did take place though, as lawmakers were busy with committee meetings. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
ACRE Enrollment, Loan Regulations, & Increase for Peanut Contracts
Today Tyron Spearman has the details concerning USDA’s announcement about the enrollment for the new ACRE program, along with information about new loan regulations for certain commodities, plus he has an update on this week’s peanut contracts which did see a slight increase. ACRE enrollment: Loan Regulations: peanut contracts: Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Congratulations East Ridge High School Land Judging Team
Lake Soil & Water Conservation District congratulates students for winning state land-judging competition TAVARES — The Lake Soil and Water Conservation District congratulates Clermont Middle and East Ridge High students who won the State Land Judging Contest for Future Farmers of America in Alachua County on March 27. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
The Truth About Easter Lilies
We turn our attention to Easter and the Easter lily that has become the traditional flower of the holiday. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts …