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Florida farmers in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) were praised for their accomplishments in protecting water quality at the South Florida Water Management district meeting on Aug.11. According to the 2022 South Florida Environmental Report, farmers in the area have reduced the phosphorus content of water leaving their properties…

Jerry Dakin, owner of Dakin Dairy Farms and the 2022 Florida Farmer of the Year, has been selected as the state winner of the Swisher/Sunbelt Ag Expo Award. Dakin will compete against nine other states for the Southeastern Farmer of the Year…

July 2022 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter EPA published ‘Lifetime Drinking Water Health Advisory for Four Perfluoroalkyl Substances’ in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022.  The new health advisory levels are in the parts per quadrillion range which is not currently achievable by commercial laboratories.  Interim updated health advisory for PFOA =…

July 2022 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has funding available to reimburse growers for 100% of their COVID-19 Prevention & Protection expenses between April 2, 2021 and now (or until September 2025). The process to get fully reimbursed only takes a few steps. Eligible expenses…

Florida Farm Bureau Federation will celebrate Florida agriculture and football with two Ag Day celebrations this fall. The Home Field AGvantage 2nd annual Ag Day celebration will kick-off on Aug. 27 with the season opener Florida State Seminoles vs. Duquesne Dukes at Doak Campbell Stadium at 5…

July 2022 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Clay Cooper YF&R State Leadership Group, District 5 Being introduced to agriculture at a young age has cultivated a passion and appreciation in Citrus County native, Clay Cooper. Cooper’s passion began when he started showing beef heifers and steers at his county fair. Throughout the years, he…

July 2022 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter A study recently published revealed data that showed genetically modified Bt corn has little effect on non-target insects and other organisms. The study, published by Michael Meissle, Steven E. Naranjo and Jörg Romeis, is a culmination of data pulled from studies published over the last 25…

July 2022 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter UF/IFAS received $8.8 million to conduct new research that will provide farmers with new and improved recommendations for fertilization of key Florida crops. The funding, approved by the Florida Legislature, will be administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.  Farmers apply fertilizers to…

July 2022 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter By J. Scott Angle [email protected] @IFAS_VP There’s a huge difference between how people think agriculture works and what actually happens on your farm. You can do something about it in 20 minutes. Dr. Christa Court’s survey of corn, cotton and peanut farmers’ best management practices is…

July 2022 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The Cattle Price Discovery, and Transparency Act (CPDTA) remains a pressing issue for America’s cattle ranchers, negatively impacting their livelihoods. Fifth-generation cattle rancher, J Ryals of Desoto County, recently shared with FFBF’s Newsline how this ongoing issue has impacted his family ranching business pre-and post pandemic. …

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation has launched a new membership portal to provide Farm Bureau members a unified member experience. The user-friendly portal is a central-hub for members’ needs. It allows members to update their personal information, renew their membership, create a unique login for each family member, review benefits…

Nominations are open for the 2023 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame induction. This recognition honors members of the agriculture community who have made a lasting contribution to the industry. Anyone can nominate an agricultural veteran to be inducted. Nominations can be submitted electronically at [email protected] by 5 p.m. on…