Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with private landowners, conservation groups and federal, tribal, state and local agencies to develop a new national wildlife refuge and conservation area to preserve the community’s ranching heritage and conserve the headwaters and fish and wildlife of the Everglades. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Citrus Pest Management Course Offered in Spring
Citrus Pest Management (PMA 5205, section no. 6110) will be offered for the Spring 2009 term at the University of Florida/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred and via distance education at the Department of Entomology and Nematology in Gainesville (section 6224). Additional distance education sites and sections will be established at UF/IFAS Research and Education Centers on …
FL Farm Bureau South Florida Ag Report
This report from Charlie Shinn, Asst Director, Gov’t and Community Affairs, Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Dry Season Starts Early in South Florida The regular dry season for south Florida leaped ahead by about a month and is now in full swing. It is during this time that farmers watch Lake Okeechobee levels very closely. As the bellwether for water supply …
Sunflowers Cruising into Tire Market
An industry traditionally driven by petroleum-based oils is discovering a greener approach to putting rubber on the road – sunflower oil. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …
U.S. EPA Announces New Water Regulations – Singles Out Florida
As soon as E P A made new Florida water regulations public in recent days, opponents were quick to pounce. This following joint statement is from the Don’t Tax Florida Coalition. By the way, it is reported that pre-registration is necessary for those wishing to appear at the February public hearings on this matter. CLICK HERE to go to an …
Reaction Quick to EPA Rules on Water Pollution
From THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By MICHAEL PELTIER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 15, 2009…The electronic ink had yet to dry Friday on proposed new federal water quality standards for Florida before combatants chimed in. On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a set of proposed numeric standards for phosphorus and nitrogen levels in Florida’s lakes, rivers, streams, …
UF Receives Funding from the Specialty Crop Research Initiative
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA has awarded more than $46 million through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) to solve critical specialty crop agriculture issues, address priorities and solve problems through multifunctional research and extension. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …
FL State Hort Society Annual Mtg Set for June 7-9 2009
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—The Florida State Horticultural and Florida Soil and Crop Science Societies will hold their joint, annual meeting June 7 through 9, 2009 at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk, located at 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, Florida. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …
Congressman Putnam to UF: Don’t Forget Land Grant Mission!
UF must not forget its Land Grant mission-by Congressman Adam H. Putnam Talk to anyone involved in Florida agriculture these days and you will hear about the recent controversy over the future of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). I think this debate offers a unique opportunity to review the role of research and technology …