Operation Clean Sweep 2024-25 for Pesticide Disposal

Operation Clean Sweep 2024-25 for Pesticide Disposal

Operation Cleansweep is a mobile pesticide collection program that provides a safe way to dispose of cancelled, suspended and unusable pesticides (CSUP).  The intent of this Florida Department of Agriculture (FDACS) program is to offer a safe, convenient, and cost...
Friday Feature:  Brush Bullet Provides Targeted Brush Control

Friday Feature: Brush Bullet Provides Targeted Brush Control

This week’s featured video was published by Jason Abraham, Mendota Ranch, who is the inventor of the Brush Bullet , which is a very simple way to treat a serious pest issue.  The Red Cedar, (which is technically a Juniper tree) is an invasive brush species of...
Spray Drone Regulations

Spray Drone Regulations

No doubt, drones are increasingly popular in agriculture these days, as well as in many other industries.  Drones are aircraft and not toys (unless they weigh under 0.55 pounds).  As such, they are subject to FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) regulations.  Drones...
Bridging the Gap: Empowering Youth with Ag-Tech Skills

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Youth with Ag-Tech Skills

Ian Small, Tre Easterly, Valerie Stansly, and Sheeja George As agriculture increasingly integrates advanced technology, the gap in skills needed to support and innovate within the industry is widening. To address this challenge, a United States Department of...
VIdeo Feature:  Yorkshire Drystone Wallers

VIdeo Feature: Yorkshire Drystone Wallers

Fence building has been a key part of agricultural operations for many generations.  This week’s featured video was published by PrimeLight Films to document a centuries old craft for farms in Yorkshire, England.  Drystone walls were used to separate property...
Florida Cattle Market Update: The Cull Cow Market

Florida Cattle Market Update: The Cull Cow Market

Prices for feeder cattle have well exceeded year ago levels, and that has been a hot topic over the last year. But what about the cull cow market? Steer and heifer prices are important to follow, but cull cows also play an important role in both the cattle market and...