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Ag Leaders Visit DC to Discuss EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria
With the impending deadline for EPA’s proposed numeric nutrient criteria lurking, Mary Hartney, president of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association, was part of a delegation that recently traveled to Washington D.C. to participated in a meeting with the Office of Management and Budget to discuss the concerns agriculture has with the proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins …
FAITC Encourages the Ag Industry to Purchase Ag Tags
The Ag Tag is the sole source of funding for Florida Ag in the Classroom, a non-profit organization that educates students about the importance of agriculture. But unfortunately, the down economy has taken its toll on revenues and therefore executive director, Lisa Gaskalla, encourages those in the Ag industry to support their efforts by purchasing this specialty plate. Download Audio …
S E Climate Consortium wins $4M grant
UF Included in $4M Southeast Climate Consortium Grant GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The multistate Southeast Climate Consortium has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant that will fund climate research and outreach at the University of Florida and other institutions. The grant is part of a $23.6 million package awarded to six regional centers by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, …
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Pumpkins
As we prepare for this weekend’s Halloween celebrations, we thought it fitting to pay a little attention to a must have accessory for this holiday, the great pumpkin. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Vegetable Disease Fact Sheets for Growers
These fact sheets include descriptions, photos and control tips, including registered chemical and biological controls for several vegetable crop diseases. The information comes from Dr. Gary Vallad, plant pathologist at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center. Attached are vegetable fact sheets on cucurbit downy mildew, cucurbit powdery mildew, tomato early blight and target spot and tomato bacterial spot …
Decline of Pollinators an International Concern
The concerns about declining pollinator populations are a universal concern and therefore, Canada and Mexico have teamed up with the United States to work on a variety of levels to help address the alarming problem. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …
GFVGA Announces New Member Program
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s Board of Directors has recently approved a new member service for a business expense analysis and recovery program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …
Specialty Crop Grants Announced
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2010 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced 28 grants to solve specialty crop agriculture issues through research and extension activities through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …
Big Award
Sunbelt Farmer of the Year is a huge award given at Sunbelt Ag Expo every year. Everett Griner talks about this award. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …