Today Tyron Spearman reminds of us a couple of deadlines coming soon, one dealing with crop insurance and another on the 10-acre rule. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …
Growers-Get ready for “DRIVE GREEN”!
John Deere is about ready to kick off its series of events throughout much of the eastern part of the U S to promote its new line of tractors and equipment for specialty crops. The first four events are “previews” that will be held in Florida in early December, where growers and customers will have a hands-on chance to “Drive …
Sea Shells as Sea Walls
Marine scientists are turning to nature as the solution to coastal erosion by planting tons of oyster shells to form angular breaks. They hope to show that the aquatic life drawn to the shells can create a living shoreline, preventing the erosion better than the other options that inevitably have to be rebuilt and often alter natural habitat. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Fueled by Fungus?
A newfound fungus living in rainforest trees makes biofuel more efficiently than any other known method. The fungus, Gliocladium roseum, has been shown to produce many of the same hydro-carbons found in diesel fuel and has been referred to as “myco-diesel.” While many crops and microbes can be combined to make biofuels — The fungus, stands out in the crowd …
Citrus Dept Long Range Planning: What Lies Ahead?
Here is a series of reports about the new Citrus Commission Long Range Planning Committee’s first meeting recently. Lively discussion. In these reports are comments from Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton Jr who appointed the committee (left). Committee Chairman, grower and Citrus Commissioner David Wheeler also offers insights, as does committee member Charlie Lucas of Consolidated Citrus (right). Also attending, …
Possible Ag Secretary Nod and Rolling Out Sure
There is another name that is surfacing about a possible nod as Agriculture Secretary, as Tyron Spearman has information about that and also looks at the new SURE program. Listen to Ag Secretary: Hear more about SURE: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …
Citrus Canker Rule Changes for Fruit Destined for EU
In this report, Ernie Neff explains some changes in the rules affecting growers & shippers seeking to ship fruit to the European Union. Florida Citrus Packers Association was instrumental in seeking and obtaining these changes to clarify some of the barrier issues in the rules. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
U S Sugar Sale to State of Florida Revised
The first news release in this post is from U S Sugar Corporation. The release that follows in this post is from the Florida Governor’s office: CLEWISTON — November 12, 2008 — Negotiations between the South Florida Water Management District and management of U.S. Sugar concerning the purchase of the real property of U.S. Sugar have successfully concluded and the …
Georgia Harvest Celebration
November is the traditional time of year to celebrate the harvest and the Georgia Agribusiness Council is doing just that on the 21st. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …
Amended Farm Bill Provisions and Deadlines
Owners and operators of farms with 10 or fewer base acres now have the opportunity to receive payments for the 2008 Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment Program. Read more here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …