FL Ag Literacy Day Coming Up on March 23

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida agriculture industry volunteers are encouraged to take part in the seventh annual Agriculture Literacy Day, to be held Tuesday March 23, 2010. More information and online registration is available on Florida Agriculture in the Classroom’s website. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New Mealybug Pest Found in South Florida

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Cotton, Florida, Nursery Crops, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida’s Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry has issued a pest alert as a new exotic mealybug has been found in southern Florida, marking the first time that the pest has been found in the United States. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

The Lets Move Initiative Holding a Video Contest

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

The Let’s Move Initiative has announced a contest to design video games to encourage better nutrition and more exercise among kids and adults. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Possible Disaster Relief Coming

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

The U.S. Senate this week approved a disaster package which would help farmers affected by weather-related disasters, as this was actually a part of the Tax Extenders Act of 2009. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL and Feds Work To Prevent Destructive Snail Introductions

Gary Cooper Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

TALLAHASSEE (FDACS) — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have joined together in a cooperative effort to prevent giant African snails (GAS) from making their way into Florida and are asking the public for help. Giant African snails are considered a serious plant pest …

Geraniums May be the Key to Controlling the Japanese Beetle

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Researchers have discovered that geraniums can help control Japanese Beetles. An invasive pest that causes damages of approximately 450-million dollars each year to the ornamental plant industry alone. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Connecting Farm Families to Public School Meals

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

During his recent address to the School Nutrition Association regarding the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, took the opportunity to recognize farmers and their efforts. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Teaching Iraq Farmers

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Iraq farmers are studying the U.S. system and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL NRCS Deadlines Fast Approaching

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Ken Morgan, program specialist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers that there are some upcoming deadlines for 2010 funding. Applications for the Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program are due March 11, 2010. And sign up for the Organic Initiative ends March 12, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers …