The National Ag Statistics Service Crop Weather Report for the week of February 7, 2011 shows that the difficult winter continues for our specialty crop growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …
Biofuels/Feedstocks Meeting near Lake Okeechobee Packs the Barn
A crowd of more than 250, mostly area farmers and ranchers, gathered in a large barn on a feedstocks farm near Lake Okeechobee Monday to hear from USDA officials and a representative of the U S military about feedstocks crops that can produce biofuels. It was another in a series of meetings that have been taking place throughout Florida for …
The Multiple Uses of Biodiesel
As we all try to pitch in to do our part to help protect our environment, switching over to greener fuels is one viable option. And with these two reports Greg Anderson with the biodiesel liquid fuel industry explains how the use of biodiesel is becoming popular in applications beyond just gassing municipal fleets. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
AL NRCS to Hold Hoop House Workshop
AL NRCS District Conservationist Anne Cross encourages producers who are interested in extending their growing season through hoop houses to attend a workshop on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
Fruit and Veggie Growers Invited To United Regional Meetings
Specialty Crop Producers are invited to attend two industry meetings discussing key issues and opportunities facing the Florida produce industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
FAITC to Hold 8th Annual Ag Literacy Day on April 26
Florida Ag in the Classroom executive director Lisa Gaskalla says that one of their premier programs, Agriculture Literacy Day, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Download Audio Those interested in participating should register online by April 15, 2011. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Statement from Ag Secretary Vilsack on Proposed FY 2012 Budget
WASHINGTON, February 14, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2012 budget: “President Obama and I share a vision for building an economy that works for all Americans; one that makes, creates, innovates and expands the middle class. “Since coming to office, we have taken important steps to avoid the potential economic …
2011 Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference
MILTON, FL – The University of Florida, Santa Rosa County Extension Service and Team Santa Rosa announces its 2011 Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry House located at 8897 Byrom Campbell Road, Pace, FL 32571. Family farms are continually facing new challenges in today’s economy. To address these concerns, speakers from the …
Mediterranean Fruit Flies Found In Pompano Beach
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has positively identified the presence of two Mediterranean fruit flies, Ceratitis capitata, collected during routine fruit fly monitoring. The origin of these flies, which were collected in Pompano Beach residential area of Broward County, has not been determined. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …
AL Ag Commissioner Talks Challenges Facing the State Department
Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillian says he knows producers are facing numerous challenges and admits that the department is facing some of their own. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …