Governor Activates Disaster Bridge Loans for Farms Impacted by Hurricane Michael

by admin | May 17, 2019

On May 15th, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support agricultural producers impacted by Hurricane Michael. The program will provide $25 million to help field crop farmers prepare for the upcoming growing...

Sales Tax Relief for Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Michael

by admin | May 17, 2019

During the Legislative Session, Florida Farm Bureau worked with Senator George Gainer and the other members of the Panhandle delegation to secure tax relief for farmers who were impacted by Hurricane Michael. There are several items that may be helpful to you, but the...

Twisted Whorl Syndrome in Corn

by Ethan Carter | May 13, 2019

Authored by De Broughton, Regional Specialized Agronomic Crop Agent, and Ethan Carter, Regional Specialized Crop IPM Agent Throughout North Florida, producers have reported seeing corn of certain varieties with twisted whorls and other unusual symptoms. Soon after...

Friday Feature: Century Farm Devastated by Nebraska Flood

by Doug Mayo | Apr 5, 2019

I am sure you have seen news stories about the historic flooding in Nebraska and Iowa at the end of March.  The farm losses and damage to rural communities are staggering.  This week’s featured video, published by Nebraska Farm Bureau, shows how one 5th...

Paraquat Certified Applicator Training Required to Prevent Poisonings

by Ethan Carter | Mar 22, 2019

Authored by Ethan Carter (Regional Crop IPM Extension Agent) and Fred Fishel (UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office) Paraquat (often referred to by the brand name Gramoxone) is a widely used, restricted use pesticide in the United States. Paraquat products are highly...

Friday Feature: Ann Blount – 2018 Woman of the Year in Agriculture

by Doug Mayo | Mar 8, 2019

This week’s featured video was produced by the Florida Department of Agriculture for use at the 2018 Ag Hall Fame Banquet held at the Florida State Fair, in Tampa.  Dr. Ann Blount, UF/IFAS Forage breeder, was recognized as the 2018 Woman of the Year in...