Friday Feature:  Way Out West in Florida

Friday Feature: Way Out West in Florida

The Florida Beef Council shared a neat old movie short on Facebook a while back that was made in the 1950s.  Paramount Pictures produced a 10-minute movie short to show movie goers the rural Florida most people knew nothing about.  This movie short captured some neat...
Winter Management Reminders for Panhandle Beekeepers

Winter Management Reminders for Panhandle Beekeepers

January and February are pivotal months for area beekeepers. Although our warm climate is great for beekeeping, there are a few things to keep in mind while managing bee colonies this time of year. For general management, it’s important to feed colonies in January and...
Cotton Marketing News:  Improved Market Provides Opportunity

Cotton Marketing News: Improved Market Provides Opportunity

March futures have improved.  January has thus far been a good month.  The big question and the uncertainty is whether or not this will last.  No one can be sure.  So if you’re a producer and have been looking for an opportunity to sell a portion of remaining 2016...
Farm Worker Protection Standard Updates take Effect in 2017

Farm Worker Protection Standard Updates take Effect in 2017

Beverly James, UF/IFAS Communications Service The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is getting the word out on updates to the federal Worker Protection Standard. Changes take effect January 2017. The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is...