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Southeast AgNet Intern Ready for Florida Legislative Session

As we prepare for the 2017 Florida legislative session, our intern in Tallahassee this year is Josie Tomkow from Dade City, Florida. She will be working through Sam Ard, who heads up Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association. Josie tells us a little about herself. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …

Workshop Focuses on Biochar and Compost
A Biochar and Compost Workshop was hosted at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Citrus Research and Education Center in mid-July. Interest in promoting soil health continues to grow in citrus and other specialty crops, so the event drew a large crowd. The workshop also drew interest because several speakers provided […]
Seaweed Extract Promising for Freeze Protection
Freezing temperatures remain one of the biggest threats to citrus production, especially in Florida and other regions where sudden cold snaps can severely damage trees. New research suggests that seaweed-based biostimulants may help citrus trees better withstand freezing conditions. The study was published in Scientific Reports. It was led by Ahmed Abdullah, Shahid Iqbal, Alaiha […]