The Florida Dept of Citrus will be among 141 exhibitors at Citrus Expo 2007 in Ft Myers, FL, and FDOC In-State Marketing Manager Amy Carpenter says key FDOC team members will be on hand to answer grower questions and discuss marketing plans of all kinds going into the coming season. FDOC will be in exhibit “I” at the Citrus Expo …
Lake O Levels Cause Concern
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson says consumers will see food prices increase and the state face serious economic consequences if the prolonged drought in southeast Florida continues. Total statewide economic losses have already topped an estimated $100 million this year, and are expected to surpass $1 billion over the next two years if the current situation …
FFB VP Attends Sweetener Symposium
The 24th annual International Sweetener Symposium was held this week in California and one of the attendees was Florida Farm Bureau vice president Rick Roth of Roth Farms in Belle Glade. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
House Ag Approps
The House Ag Appropriations Act includes a $25 million increase in funding for ag education and FFA. Report (1:00 mp3) The bill also includes over 3.5 million for the Southeast Climate Consortium to continue providing farmers with long term climate forecasting and the products to manage climate-related risks. And Congressman Allen Boyd (D-North Florida), a member of the House Appropriations …
Market Research Grants
USDA has awarded over $1.3 million in 26 matching grants to 21 states supporting agricultural market research and demonstration projects, including a couple to benefit Southeast producers. $14,995 to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, in cooperation with the University of Florida, the University of Florida Leon County Extension Office, the University of Georgia and Auburn University, to identify …
AL National Fair Preview
It may only be August but its already time to be looking forward to the Alabama National Fair coming up in October. General Manager Randy Stephenson talks about this year’s special attractions. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about living with Africanized honey bees. More information on the topic can be found on the web at http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/04052007.html. Click the links below to view TV public service announcements about steps to take when dealing with Africanized honey bees. Africanized Bees In Florida – Version 1 TV PSA :30 2 MB Africanized Bees In …
Indian River Education Center Degrees
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences offers a variety of agricultural and environmental degrees for students at the Indian River Research and Education Center near Fort Pierce. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Adam Putnam Speaks Out on House Farm Bill
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-FL), a former member of the House Agriculture Committee, explains why he voted against the 2007 Farm Bill passed by the House last week despite its many benefits for producers. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
DeHaven Retiring from APHIS
This is the last week Dr. Ron DeHaven will be the head of the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service.  Report (:25 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024