The Nineteenth Annual 2009 Southwest Florida Farm Safety Day is almost here and will be held on Saturday, 6 June 2009. Safe and competent equipment operators are important to farm employers. Accidents, which cause damage, injury or death to employees, equipment and crops are costly. Organizers of the event believe all types of accidents can be reduced with proper employee …
Former Senator, Rancher, Gubenatorial Candidate Eyes FL A-G Post
Former state Senator Rod Smith of Alachua County, a close runner-up for the Democratic nomination for Governor the last time around, is reportedly expected to run for Attorney General if A-G Bill McCollum throws his hat in the ring for governor. McCollum’s decision to do so is all but a given at this point. Florida politics will be active in …
FL NRCS: $1.325 Million Available for Florida Organic Producers
Applications Accepted Until May 29, 2009 – GAINESVILLE, May 8, 2009—The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida announces over $1.3 Million in funding available for qualified applicants for a new Organics Initiative. The initiative meets the Obama Administration’s promise to encourage more organic agriculture production. Funding for the initiative is being made available as …
Crop Protection Product Fee Increases Could Hurt Florida Farmers
If you’re a farmer or in the crop protection product industry in Florida, you will want to hear these reports featuring Florida Fertilizer and Agri-Chemical Association Executive Mary Hartney. She explains how the state legislature this year singled out food crop protection products for another doubling of registration fees that may make it more difficult for some companies to justify …
FFAA Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament – Fun for A Good Cause
A good time was had by all at this year’s Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association’s Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament at Lake Wales Country Club. It is all for a good cause. FFAA’s Scholarships have helped dozens of students and continues to award scholarships annually to Florida students majoring in agricultural fields. Learn more about how you can support, or apply …
Sweet Corn Field Day Friday May 8 Belle Glade, FL
SWEET CORN FIELD DAY If you are a sweet corn grower or processor or if you are interested in the sweet corn market this will be a good chance for you to catch up on the latest research; learn the latest on: • New Sweet Corn Varieties • Insect control trials; what’s working and what’s new • Sweet corn disease …
Keeping Critters Out
Those who have a home garden know that the critters often get more of the goods than they do. The question is what can you do about it? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on In-Season Produce
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about a new web page — updated weekly — that shows what Florida fruits and vegetables are currently in season. Visitors to the page can also create and print out a personalized shopping list. More information is available online at In-Season Produce. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …
Bayer CropScience Donates $1.1 Million for Produce Sustainability
Bayer CropScience Donates $1.1 Million to United Fresh Research & Education Foundation to Create the Center for Global Produce Sustainability – Collaboration demonstrates company’s commitment to sustainability… LAS VEGAS — Bayer CropScience LP believes strongly in its commitment to protecting tomorrow today through its sustainability efforts. John Smith, director of the Horticulture Region for Bayer CropScience, presented Tom Lovelace, United …
New Antimicrobial Wash
A new technology that kills pathogens on food has been licensed to the maker of FIT Fruit and Vegetable Wash, a product currently used by consumers and the food service industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …