Less Ammonia, Better Air and Water Quality

Large poultry operations throughout the Southeast are using Al-Clear, an ARS-developed treatment for poultry litter to clear the air of ammonia. Al-CClear can improve bird weight gain, enhance feed conversion and reduce mortality rates. Cutting ammonia emissions also reduces the need to ventilate poultry houses, saving producers propane and electrical energy costs. When used as … Continue reading Less Ammonia, Better Air and Water Quality

Ag Talk

  By Jack Payne @JackPayneIFAS [email protected] You are always welcome on the University of Florida campus, but I hope you’ll consider coming to visit us this month. You’ll get a look at your future. We’re bringing some of the best minds in the world here to help us determine how to keep you – and … Continue reading Ag Talk

Hemp is Hot Legislative Topic

The week of Sept. 16 marked the first committee week of 2019, as state lawmakers gathered in Tallahassee to begin preparing for the upcoming legislative session. Although the official start of the session will not take place until after the New Year, many important issues were discussed by legislators during the first week. One of … Continue reading Hemp is Hot Legislative Topic

2019 YF&R Leadership Conference Legislative Survey

As a grassroots organization, Florida Farm Bureau has the opportunity to make a difference during every election cycle. Whether it is at the local, state, or federal level, Farm Bureau can improve the future of Florida agriculture throughout the political process. More than 300 young farmers attended the 2019 annual Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership … Continue reading 2019 YF&R Leadership Conference Legislative Survey

Researchers Discover Ingredient to Fight Johne’s Disease

Researchers Discover Ingredient to Fight Johne’s Disease A new protein, 35 kDa membrane peptide, may be used as an ingredient in vaccinating cattle against Johne’s disease. The protein is on the surface of the bacterium Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP), which causes Johne’s disease. USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists discovered that the protein helps the … Continue reading Researchers Discover Ingredient to Fight Johne’s Disease

DEP Collaborates with Landowners

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is working to enhance its effectiveness, collaboration and transparency to promote and accelerate environmental protection and restoration under the  “Achieve More Now” partnership program.  One way we can achieve cleaner water, faster, is to reach out to different groups that affect and care about our state’s rivers, lakes, … Continue reading DEP Collaborates with Landowners

AG TALK

[email protected] @JackPayneIFAS Ethan Carter had the two huge pines lifted off his home, put what he could salvage into storage, and moved in with relatives. Then, he started visiting farms. The UF/IFAS Extension regional row crop agent based in Jackson County could not be accused of a lack of empathy. While his home took on … Continue reading AG TALK

AG TALK

  [email protected] @JackPayneIFAS Twenty years ago, the Florida Automated Weather Network launched on the premise that weather information from the airport isn’t enough for those in distant rural areas whose livelihoods depend on dew points and wind speed. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension has long recognized that perhaps no one … Continue reading AG TALK

Sales Tax Tip Sheets

Farm Trailers Replacement Parts, Accessories and Repairs for Power Farm Equipment Sales of Stakes Sales Tax Exemption for Power Farm Equipment Aquaculture Feed Exemption Dyed Diesel Fuel Used for Aquaculture Purposes Exemption for Electricity Used for Agricultural Production or Processing Expanded Electricity Exemption for Agricultural Packing and other Purposes

Martin Co. Club Car Donation Drawing

February 20, 2016 @ All Day – Only 300 tickets will be sold at $50 each to benefit the Young Farmer and Rancher Scholarship and Youth Enhancement Fund! Tickets will be sold at Ranch Feed and Pet Supply in Palm City or at the Martin County Farm Bureau Office, 2604 SE Willoughby Blvd. Stuart FL. Drawing will be held at the Martin […]