With something that is supposed to be so hard to grow, why is blueberry acreage expanding so rapidly? Everett Griner looks at this question. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Georgia Cattle Producers Take Part in Forage Conference
A good crowd was on hand today for the forage conference which kicked off the the 52nd annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show in Perry, Georgia. A variety of forage-related issues were discussed today with more scheduled for Thursday afternoon. I talked with University of Georgia’s Dennis Hancock who was very pleased with what was discussed today. Download …
Under Secretary Woteki Talks Conservation During Visit to Alabama
Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Cathie Woteki was in Alabama today to talk to farmers, educators and students regarding productive and sustainable agriculture. And during her travels, she took the time to speak to Southeast AgNet regarding her goals of the trip. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
USDA Continuing to be Proactive Regarding Budget Cuts
Budget concerns remain at the center of most discussions in Washington, but according to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA has responded to those concerns proactively. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
No Need to be Fearful of Honeybees
David Westervelt, assistant chief of apiary with the Florida Department of Agriculture says that there is really no need to be fearful of honeybees this spring. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
USDA: 6 Florida Counties Designated Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated six counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas in three separate designations due to various disasters. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
New Fresh from Florida Commercials
The Fresh from Florida campaign is certainly not new for our state but Susan Nardizzi, director of marketing for the division of marketing and development at the Florida Department of Agriculture says their newest efforts hope to raise the awareness of locally grown Fresh from Florida products while focusing on convenient and nutritious recipes though 30 and 60 second videos. …
Beef Checkoff Helps to Clear Up Mistruths
As we get back to our weekly series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, there are times when mistruths about the beef industry are relayed to consumers but Eric Smith of Reform, Alabama said that’s one reason why the checkoff is important. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to …
The Origins of Florida’s Citrus Industry
As part of a series of features called “Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making,” Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam briefly tells the history of Florida’s citrus industry. Download Audio Click Here to hear Putnam tell numerous other interesting stories about Florida’s agricultural history. This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free …
Waiting on Soil Temps to Warm Up
While the recent March planting intentions report showed us what farmers look to plant this year, most are still waiting for that day to arrive as soil temperatures have some warming up to do. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …