It’s kind of eerie that this week’s University of Florida/FAWN (Florida Automated Weather Network) Winter Weather School has been scheduled since long before this week’s cold weather came along. Even so, it should still be good timing for growers in the area to gather to learn more about what is happening right now and what they can do in the …
Freeze Watch Remains In Effect for South Florida Tonight 1/10/10
Again, we’re posting this localized, farm specific weather information for south Florida growing areas from Gene McAvoy, County Extension Director, LaBelle, Florida, regarding tonight’s continuing cold weather (posted Sunday 2:30 p. m. 1/10/10) A HARD FREEZE WATCH CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH FLORIDA AREAS TONIGHT AS VERY COLD AIR WILL CONTINUE IN PLACE OVERNIGHT. THE LOWS TONIGHT ARE EXPECTED TO …
Putnam prepares Request for Freeze Help for Florida
(This release in late Friday 1/8/10 from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam’s office in BARTOW, Fla.) – Congressman Adam Putnam today said he is preparing a letter from the Florida congressional delegation to urge prompt action from the federal government to help Florida agricultural growers recover from record cold weather. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless …
Southeastern Fruit and Vegetable Conference Attendance Up for 2010
The Southeastern Fruit and Vegetable Conference is well underway as it started Thursday, January 7 and will officially wrap up on Sunday, January 10. And while attending the show your Southeast AgNet team caught up with Charles Hall of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association for some quick thoughts on the growing success of the annual show. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
USDA: FL Farmers Brace for Deeper Freeze Some Areas Sun Night
Farmers in Florida face their biggest freeze battle yet. Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey explains what is headed Florida’s way (posted Friday afternoon 1/8/10): This arctic wave is not only affecting Florida farmers. Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, says the arctic wave could threaten newly emerging shoots of sugarcane in Louisiana. There may be a silver lining to the cold weather …
Duration of the Cold Weather Posing the Real Threat
Josh Craft, assistant director of agricultural policy with the Florida Farm Bureau, says the freezing temperatures Florida is experiencing are certainly a challenge for farmers, but it’s the duration of the arctic air that has many citrus and strawberry growers concerned. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Constitutionality of Health Care Reform Being Questioned
A small contingent of legal scholars and many Republican lawmakers are arguing that the health care measures passed by both the House and Senate are unconstitutional and will be ruled so by the Supreme Court. 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 …
FL Weather Expectations for Jan 8 – 9 Wkd – Attention Growers!
We thank Gene McAvoy,County Extension Director, UF/IFAS Hendry County Extension, for helping us stay in the loop on weather in his part of the region of South Florida. He forwards the following Urgent Weather Message to Southeast AgNet Friday afternoon from the National Weather Service. This is of concern to all areas of south Florida. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA Wx: Cold Canadian Air Wave Could Spell Trouble for FL Crops
Florida farmers, already exhausted from trying to protect crops from this week’s cold snap, will have an even colder wave to battle late this weekend. USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report. 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 …
Extent of Freeze Damage to Specialty Crops Not Yet Known
Growers and shippers are assessing the damages caused by the uncharacteristically freezing weather that struck our state early this week, but with more arctic temperatures forecasted to hit this weekend, the coldest nights are yet to come. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …