NWS /ISSUED 448 AM EST TUE FEB 3 2009/..COLDEST AIR OF THIS WINTER SEASON ARRIVING WED NIGHT…HARD FREEZE AND FREEZE WATCHES ISSUED FOR A LARGE PORTION OF MAINLAND SOUTH FL… DISCUSSION…ONE COLD FRONT WILL EXIT THE AREA THIS MORNING. A FEW SHOWERS ARE SEEN ON RADAR OFF THE WEST CENTRAL FL COAST WITH SPRINKLES ACROSS PARTS OF THE AREA…SO ADDED …
FL Organic Growers to Hold Workshop in Palmetto Thurs Feb 5
Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers, Inc. (FOG) will partner with UF IFAS to present a free workshop Feb. 5 at the Manatee County Extension Office in Palmetto for farmers interested in transitioning to organic production. The workshop is part of a FOG program that offers farmers an opportunity to receive free technical assistance to transition to organic production. By …
Putnam Makes It Official – He’s Running for FL Ag Commissioner
Central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam has reportedly made it official. According to several Associated Press articles published today Putnam plans to run for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture in 2010 and is reportedly doing his formal paperwork to enter the race today. Putnam is featured speaker this Friday at the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association annual meeting in Arcadia. Stay …
Deep Southeast Braces for Cold…Again
Similar to a couple weeks ago, there are lots of indicators that very cold temperatures will again visit an already freeze weary winter fruit and vegetable production region. By the way, an important reminder for growers sent to us from Ray Royce at Highlands County Citrus Growers Association – Remember to properly record all pumpage for frost or freeze protection …
USDA Sugar Cane Rust Research Update from South Florida
USDA researchers from Florida have dealt with two kinds of sugar cane rust fungus which have impeded development of new sugar cane varieties. This story was produced by USDA Radio’s Rod Bain and features comments from Barry Glaz of the Sugarcane Field Station in south Florida. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …
Long Range Ag Weather Outlook for Early February
In a report we aired back in December a USDA meteorologist warned of a colder and drier than normal January for Florida. In this report, USDA Meteorologist Mark Brusburg offers an overview of the national ag weather outlook for the first part of Februrary. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
FL Impacts from Jan 21-23 Crop Freeze Become Clearer
In this report, some detailed comments from a leading sugar and vegetable farmer in the Belle Glade, FL area, about crop impacts from last week’s freeze event, now that enough time has passed to really determine the damages. Meanwhile, there is lots of talk around the farm sector in Florida again in recent days that another cold snap could hit …
FL Congressman Putnam Discusses New Political Direction In D C
We recently asked central Florida Congressman Adam Putman for his views on the new administration as it relates to agriculture issues and concerns. Play this report to hear his comments. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FL Farm Bureau Policy Development In Action!
No other farm organization goes to such lengths to develop policies that guide the organization legislatively at all levels. Florida Farm Bureau’s (FFB) policy development process involves discussions and debate among farmers and ranchers, and county Farm Bureau leaders, from throughout the state. The whole process culminates each fall at the annual convention. A crucial part of the process in …
U S Agriculture Secretary Speaks About COOL Delay
U S Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to reporters early this week about a number of issues. Hear his comments about the delay of implementation of the nationwide Country of Origin Labelling Law (COOL) in this report. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024