TALLAHASSEE – Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) officials are urging residents and visitors throughout Florida to practice fire and cold weather safety as a strong arctic air mass brings freezing temperatures, and cold wind chills to the state through Saturday. Dry and breezy conditions also increase the wildfire risk through the weekend. Overnight temperatures could fall to the lower …
Would You Like an Avocado With That?
A new study has found that adding half of a fresh avocado to lunch may help those who are overweight reduce their desire to eat after a meal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Deeper Water
The import-export trade has hit a snag. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
AgNet This Week: Brazilian Cotton Concerns; Omnibus Spending Bill
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports on the stir caused by a recent Washington trip by a Brazilian cotton delegation, the impact the omnibus spending bill will have on the Ag sector and much more. Want to learn more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …
Additional NRCS Funding Opportunity Available for Florida Farmers
GAINESVILLE, FL., Jan.21, 2014–The 2008 Farm Bill was recently granted a short extension by Congress. This extension allows the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida to give farmers and ranchers an additional opportunity to improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations, and achieve other environmental benefits. Download Audio Sponsored …
Bigger Food Price Hikes Expected for 2014
USDA economist Ricky Volpe explains why consumers should expect higher food price hikes in 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
The Reasons Behind Low Food Price Hikes in 2013
By now shoppers are well aware that they paid less than expected for their food in 2013, and now USDA economist Ricky Volpe explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Wal-Mart Signs on to Fair Food Premium for Florida Tomatoes
Wal-Mart Stores have agreed to pay Florida tomato pickers a penny more for each pound harvested. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Florida Farmers Fend Off Another Freeze
While Florida survived relatively unscathed from the much talked about polar vortex a couple weeks back, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has details regarding a much less publicized blast of cold air that hit the state late last week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Omnibus Appropriations Bill Funds Several Important Agricultural Areas
The fiscal year 2014 omnibus spending package continues major nutrition programs, includes a key policy on overseas food aid, funding for USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service, and boosts rural development. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024