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USDA Urges People to Be Prepared Ahead of Hurricane Irma

Have a Plan for Yourself, Your Pets and Your Livestock The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is urging everyone in the potential path of Hurricane Irma to prepare now – not just for yourselves, but also for your pets and your livestock. APHIS works to support the safety and well-being of pets …

Florida Ag Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations
The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for 2027 inductees. The online application deadline is Aug. 1 at 5 p.m. Anyone can nominate individuals whose contributions to Florida agriculture have helped advance the industry and ensure it continues to thrive. Nominators are encouraged to submit a thorough, well-developed submission that shows the magnitude […]
New Hurricane Forecast Shows Further Improvement
Colorado State University (CSU) on July 8 again reduced its 2026 Atlantic basin hurricane season forecast and now anticipates a well below-normal season. “Information obtained through June indicates that the season will have activity well below the 1991–2020 average,” CSU stated. CSU estimates that 2026 will have: LOW LANDFALL PROBABILITIES “We are forecasting a well […]