From the University of Florida/IFAS By: Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — While consumers are aware of genetically modified crops and food, their knowledge level is limited and often at odds with the facts, according to a newly published study by a University of Florida researcher. Last year, Brandon McFadden, an assistant professor of food and resource economics at the UF …
Seminole Commissioners Take Aim at Bear Hunt
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 24, 2016………. Seminole County commissioners, over opposition from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, said Tuesday they don’t want another statewide bear hunt. Or, at least, they don’t want such a hunt in their backyard. County commissioners, who in December established outdoor trash rules for homeowners …
National Cotton Council Sets 2016 P.I.E. Tour Dates
From the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council (NCC) has scheduled tour dates and locations for the 2016 Producer Information Exchange (P.I.E.) Program. The P.I.E. program provides U.S. cotton producers the opportunity to maximize production
Create Quail Habitat on Your Land
by Renee Bodine, NRCS Bill Barnhill recalls the days when a robust quail population brought hunters to Florida’s panhandle for national field trials. Since then, the species has declined 85 percent in the United States, according to some estimates. So when he hosted a quail habitat workshop recently, it was no surprise when 100 people crowded into his hunting lodge …
Bug Week focuses on “Big Money Bugs”
UF/IFAS Bug Week focuses on “Big Money Bugs” that generate economic damages, benefits Gainesville, FL – Call them Florida’s “Big Money Bugs” – the insects responsible for the greatest economic damages, costs and benefits that arthropods generate in the Sunshine State.
Sunshine State’s Farmer of the Year
Miami-Dade County Man Named Sunshine State’s Farmer of the Year A Homestead tomato producer and packer has received a prestigious honor for his business success and his contributions to his community. Earlier this month a panel of judges selected Paul J. DiMare as Florida’s top farmer for 2016. Officially titled the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Ag Expo Florida Farmer of the Year, the …
ITC Report Shows Economic Benefit of TPP
On Wednesday, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) released its report on the economic benefit of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to the U.S. economy. The ITC report noted the U.S. agriculture sector will increase output if TPP is passed. Play Audio
Benefits To U.S. Of TPP Deal
Report Confirms Benefits To U.S. Of TPP Deal A government report on the impact to the U.S. economy of an Asia-Pacific free trade deal confirms what the National Pork Producers Council and other agricultural and business groups have known: The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement will be good for U.S. agriculture, U.S. businesses and the U.S. economy. The TPP, negotiations on …
Reduced Citrus Budget May Include Health Study
From: The News Service of Florida A study on how orange juice can help athletes stay hydrated is back on the table as the Florida Citrus Commission looks at cutting 16 jobs and making other budget reductions amid major problems in the citrus industry. The commission Wednesday did not propose many changes to a proposed
Reactions to EPA’s Proposed 2017 Renewable Volume Obligation
Growth Energy and National Corn Growers Association Releases Concerning EPA’s Proposed 2017 Renewable Volume Obligation From Growth Energy: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released proposed 2017 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The conventional biofuel amount of 14.8 billion gallons is an increase from 14.5 billion gallons in 2016, but