USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller talks about Conservation Client Gateway and future efforts of the service’s Conservation Delivery Streamlining Initiative. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins …
Alabama Conducting Asian Citrus Psyllid Survey
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has announced it will be conducting a citrus survey in Mobile County, June 7-10, and in Baldwin County, June 20-24, to gather information concerning the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …
Alabama Agribusiness Council Foundation Grants Scholarships
From the Alabama Agribusiness Council: The Alabama Agribusiness Council Foundation recently selected five students pursuing a degree in agriculture or a field closely related to agriculture to receive a scholarship towards their education. From the 24 applications received, five students were selected by the AACF Board of Directors. The scholarship program was Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For …
U.S. Senate Vote Hurts Catfish Farmers and Consumers
Catfish farmers and health-conscious consumers could feel the impact of a U.S. Senate vote this past week to switch catfish inspections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) back to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …
Whitefly Infestation Only in Palm Beach County – For Now
From the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — People in Palm Beach County can help manage a potential outbreak of the Q-biotype whitefly through early detection and identification of the insect, a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researcher says. This significant tropical and subtropical pest may threaten Florida crops such …
Potential Whitefly Outbreak Threatens Florida Landscapes and Crops
From the University of Florida/IFAS By: Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Q-biotype whitefly, a significant tropical and subtropical pest, may threaten Florida crops such as tomatoes, squash, beans, watermelons and many other vegetables and ornamentals if immediate measures are not taken to prevent its spread. Scientists statewide, including those with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural …
Florida Fish and Wildlife Holds Webinars on Bear Hunt
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Considering the possibility of another bear hunt this year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold three webinars about bear-management issues. The first webinar will be held at 6 p.m. Eastern time Thursday. Next week, they will be held Tuesday and June 2. The commission in October held the first state’s black-bear …
Application Deadline for Florida Nursery Owners Extended
We told you last week that the deadline for Florida nursery owners in six counties to apply for financial and technical assistance to install water conservation practices was May 20. It has just been announced that deadline has been extended until June 3rd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, …
Study: Corn Exports Add $74.7 Billion To U.S. Economy
From the National Corn Growers Association: WASHINGTON (May 24, 2016) – Exports of U.S. corn and corn products generated $74.7 billion in annual economic output in 2014, with sales of all U.S. feed grain products contributing $82 billion, according to a new analysis conducted by Informa Economics. According to the analysis, the export of corn and corn products increased the …
UF/IFAS Study Finds Consumer Knowledge Gap on Genetically Modified Food
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 …