SEMINOLE 4-H WINS STATE LIFESMARTS CHAMPIONSHIP TALLAHASSEE – (FDACS, February 23, 2009) – A five-member team of homeschooled high school students from Sanford won the State LifeSmarts Championship held recently at the Florida State Fair in Tampa. Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson was on hand to congratulate the winning team and to offer praise to all …
Citrus Greening Symposium
CLICK HERE to see a printable pdf copy of a brochure for the Citrus Greening Symposium on April 7th at the Stuart Conference Center in Bartow, FL. The program will highlight a number of presentations by researchers and growers dealing with citrus greening or Huanglongbing (HLB). Program topics include: production systems & plant improvement; vector management; horticultural responses to HLB; …
FL Farms Become “Century Pioneer Family Farms”
THREE NORTH FLORIDA PROPERTIES DESIGNATED AS CENTURY PIONEER FAMILY FARMS TALLAHASSEE (FDACS February 24, 2009) – Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced that three North Florida properties have qualified for recognition as Century Pioneer Family Farms. Recognition in this program means the families have maintained continuous ownership of the property for at least 100 years. …
Peanut Power Hour
One of the big events in the state capitol last week was a “Peanut Power Hour.” The promotion was co-hosted by the House and Senate Ag Committees and the Georgia Agribusiness Council to promote the benefits of the peanut industry and food products. Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle says that its important for consumers to know that their food is safe. …
Agriculture Has Big Responsibilities
With the legislature in session and possible budget cuts looming, Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks says that it is important for everyone to realize the large task the agricultural community carries out. USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember …
Finding Bio-Fuels in the Desert
A desert shrub called Quayule may prove to be an economical, environmentally friendly source of renewable energy. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember …
UF Citrus Research Center Publishes Seminar Series Schedule
The CREC Plant Production Seminar series is back in full force at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center (UF/CREC). Below find a schedule of the upcoming Plant Production Seminars. The seminars will be held in the Citrus Research and Education Center, Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Citrus Hall in Room 1. All seminars will start at 11 a.m. and …
Buying Local Offers Opportunities for Farmers, Consumers
As it becomes more expensive to ship produce far distances, farmers all over the country are re-discovering how valuable local markets for fresh farm products can be, both for the farmers and consumers. Florida is the fourth most populous state in the nation, yet it remains a top ten state in ag production. This story from USDA explores the trend …
HCCGA Outgoing President Barben on Challenges, Highlights
Highlands County Citrus Growers Association (HCCGA) held its annual banquet Thursday evening in Sebring, at which Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff spoke briefly with outgoing HCCGA President Bobby Barben (photo) about the highlights of his tenure and the challenges left on the plate. Hear his comments in these reports. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …
A Single Federal Food Safety Agency
With the recent Salmonella scare ongoing, there is the familiar call for a single Federal Food Safety Agency instead of the Agriculture Department handling meat and poultry and the FDA overseeing the remainder. However, up till now every Secretary of Agriculture for the past 30 years has rejected that notion. That is until Secretary Vilsack had these comments. Sponsored ContentCommitment …