Predicting the Weather Clyde Fraisse (blue shirt) demonstrating an Agro Climate computer application. Photo: UF/IFAS. Farmers can now learn about the probability of extreme weather events on their farm before the growing season so they can more appropriately plan agricultural practices such as when to fertilize and irrigate, thanks to new University of Florida Institute [...]

Opportunities and Threats of Cuban Agricultural Trade The Cuban market could become an export market worth $10 billion to U.S. farmers and ranchers, according to speakers at a breakout session held during the 2017 American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Ariz. last month. Primary U.S. farm exports to Cuba now include chicken and turkey [...]

Florida Members Travel to Phoenix Several Florida Farm Bureau members traveled to Phoenix Jan. 6-11 for the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Meeting. At the meeting, Florida Farm Bureau was honored for receiving awards of excellence in all six categories: Education and Outreach Leadership Development Member Benefits Membership Initiatives Policy Development and Implementation Public Relations [...]