by Ethan Carter | Feb 21, 2025
Brett Bultemeier, Lauren Diepenbrock, and Ethan Carter, UF/IFAS Extension Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate insecticide used primarily to control foliage and soil-borne insect pests. The status and availability of Chlorpyrifos has had numerous, and at times,...
by Hannah Baker | Feb 7, 2025
The purpose of this report is to provide “across-the-board” information about the Florida Beef Cattle Industry to tell the whole story of what is going on as we head into 2025. Throughout the year, monthly reports will be published highlighting certain sections of the...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 13, 2024
Forty of Florida’s 67 counties, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), and the University of Florida’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) participated in the Peanut Butter Challenge in 2024. In total, 30,831 jars (39,898...
by Doug Mayo | Nov 8, 2024
This week’s featured video was published by Florida Farm Bureau as a tribute to Jerry Davis, Jay, Florida, who was one of only three members recognized with their highest honor with the Distinguished Service Award, at the recent 2024 State Annual Meeting. Jerry...
by external | Oct 11, 2024
Source: FDACS News Release Florida farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply for interest-free loans to repair, replace infrastructure. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that Florida farmers, ranchers, and growers impacted by Hurricane...
by Sally DeNotta | Sep 6, 2024
A recent report of 70 horse deaths serves as a devastating reminder to ensure that horses are fed only feeds specifically manufactured for equine consumption. The incident, which occurred on a single ranch in Oklahoma, occurred as a result of accidental feed...
