The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces that the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) will again hold its annual Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference (AETC) in conjunction with AG CONNECT Expo. ASABE will also present its annual AE50 “innovation” awards and will spotlight the AE50 winning products at AG CONNECT Expo 2011. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …
EPA Delays Implementing Numeric Nutrient Water Quality Standards
Florida Farm Bureau Director of Government and Community Affairs Staci Braswell reports that EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson has signed off (Nov. 14) on the final rule which will establish numeric nutrient water quality standards for Florida’s lakes and flowing waters. Two days earlier, several newly elected officials, including Governor-elect Rick Scott, Attorney General-elect Pam Bondi and Commissioner of Agriculture-elect Adam …
Not Much Change in Finalized Version of Numeric Nutrient Criteria
The final rules for EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria for Florida’s waters are published and don’t differ much from the proposal released back in January. But Staci Braswell with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation says thankfully the 168 page rule does allow for a delayed implementation period. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
GIPSA Rule’s Costs Substantial, Analysis Finds
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 10, 2010) – Confirming what food-animal producers have suspected about a proposed federal rule on buying and selling livestock and poultry, a comprehensive economic analysis of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed regulation found it would be bad for farmers and ranchers, bad for consumers and bad for rural America. The study, released today and conducted …
Showcasing Fluid Power Technology at AG CONNECT Expo 2011
Agribusiness professionals who want to know more about the latest technology that keeps their machinery running and productive can explore their interests in depth at AG CONNECT Expo 2011. The agriculture trade show today announced the addition of an International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) exhibit pavilion, sponsored by the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …
Citrus Industry eNews: Putnam on Citrus; Tree-Growth Tips
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Citrus Econ Conference Attracts Growers, Processors, Packers
Citrus greening disease, or HLB, wasn’t the main topic of every presentation at last week’s International Citrus Economics Conference in Orlando, but it was at least mentioned in most talks, since it impacts worldwide citrus production and sales. This report provides an overview of the conference; numerous other reports from the conference will follow in the coming weeks. Download Audio …
Citrus Industry Article Could Help Nursery Growers In Winter
Citrus nurseries have problems growing some young trees during the winter, because of less light availability. In this interview, University of Florida horticulturist Tim Spann describes the problem and tells how an article that he co-authored for the upcoming November issue of Citrus Industry magazine can help nurseries deal with it. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic …
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, …
Citrus Industry eNews: The Buzz on Biofuels; CRDF Update
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre EXPLORING ALTERNATIVES The Buzz on Biofuel Crops Did you know there are incentives available for citrus growers interested in biofuel crops? Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …