by external | Aug 14, 2020
– U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced, on August 11, that additional commodities are covered by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) in response to public comments and data. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is...
by David Wright | Jul 31, 2020
– Many crop producers in the Panhandle utilize conservation tillage when planting into winter fallow weeds or cover crops. UF/IFAS research data over the years show that cover crops can help prevent erosion and conserve moisture, but may not always increase...
by Ray Bodrey | Jul 31, 2020
Florida is home to some of the finest honey produced on planet earth. There’s no doubt this sweet delight is a major commodity for the state, but the benefits of the honey bee stretch much further. Florida ranks third behind the Dakotas in yearly honey production,...
by Kalyn Waters | Jul 31, 2020
– Are you considering making the transition from marketing live cattle to marketing beef products? This is a huge step for many producers, but it can add value to your cattle operation. While many producers have fine tuned their management of live cattle, there...
by Doug Mayo | Jul 31, 2020
This week’s featured video comes from the US National Archives to highlight the transition to cooperative milk processing in the 1950s. The video follows milk from the farm to consumer in Georgia. The video is just under 14 minutes long, so if you get to the...
by external | Jul 24, 2020
Source: Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services News Release – Nine Florida Cases of EEE in Florida Horses The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is encouraging Florida’s horse community to be vigilant of Eastern...