Wednesday Night at Citrus Expo: You Can Do It All!

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

Two popular events will take place the opening night (Aug. 17) of Citrus Expo 2011: the return of the Casino Night fundraiser for Florida FFA launched last year and the Gulf Citrus Growers Association annual banquet. To better accommodate those who would like to attend both festivities, the banquet will begin slightly earlier this year (5:30-8:30 p.m.), and Casino Night …

Agriculture Bill Among FL Legislature’s Veto Override Options

Gary Cooper Florida, General

By DAVID ROYSE – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA CANNON, HARIDOPOLOS SUGGEST VETO OVERRIDES THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 14, 2011……Vetoes by former Gov. Charlie Crist could still be overridden, House Speaker Dean Cannon reminded House members Monday – and sent them fishing for possibilities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Organic vs. G. M.

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

It’s a question of whose rights? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

FFB Continuing to Fight Nutrient Criteria Standards

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Even though we may not of heard much lately about EPA’s Nutrient Criteria Standards for Florida’s waters, Florida Farm Bureau’s Adam Basford says the issue certainly is not dead in the water, as they have continued to work against the rules. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Agrium Offers Answers for Southeastern Growing Conditions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Nitrogen loss is a big concern for Southeastern growers and Rick Wilson with Agrium says they have an answer to that problem with their enhanced nitrogen product, Environmentally Smart Nitrogen or ESN. Download Audio For more information visit www.smartnitrogen.com Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Saving the Banana

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

The banana is the number one consumed fruit in the U.S., but it is under threat to disappear from U.S. store shelves because of a tropical disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

No Incentive for Beef Herd Buildup

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

With cattle prices at record levels some wonder why producers aren’t expanding their herds as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

New Peanut Truck

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

There’s a new truck out on the roads which is promoting peanuts in a variety of ways as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

USDA Acting Undersecretary Scuse – Exclusive with Southeast AgNet

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

On a recent trip to Florida, attending a convention in Tampa involving corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum interests, USDA’s Acting Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agriculture Services, Michael Scuse granted us an exclusive, lengthy interview. Click to listen as we focus on issues particular to our deep southeast region. Issues discussed include the upcoming farm bill and research dollars for …

Legendary Farm Broadcaster Derry Brownfield Dead at 79

Gary Cooper General

It came as shocking news Saturday to hear Derry Brownfield had died. I’ve known Derry Brownfield most of my career in this business and I’m proud to be among those he considered a friend. I doubt anyone ever agreed with all of Derry’s views but all would likely agree he would not hold back in sharing them, most of the …