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Applications Due for 2019 Pork Industry Scholarships

The deadline to apply for the National Pork Board’s 2019 Pork Industry Scholarships is March 15. Students who have plans to pursue a career in swine production management or a related field, and students who are looking to attend a veterinary or graduate school with an emphasis on swine are encouraged to apply. The National Pork Board will award up …

Voting Extended for Florida Citrus Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the voting period for a referendum among eligible Florida citrus producers to determine whether they favor continuance of a marketing order. The voting period that was originally set to close Nov. 9 has been extended through Dec. 1. The marketing order regulates the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines […]
Cover Crops Influence Soil Bacteria in Florida Citrus
Cover crops can change the populations and activities of beneficial soil bacteria in citrus groves, potentially influencing nutrient cycling and soil health, according to new research conducted in Florida. The three-year study, conducted from 2022 to 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida, examined how seasonal cover cropping affected soil microbial communities in grapefruit, lemon and sweet […]