UF/IFAS Guidlines Updated for HLB “Citrus Greening” Management

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Citrus Industry Magazine will feature the new University of Florida IFAS Guidance for Huanglongbing (Greening) Management in its upcoming April 2010 issue. Considering the high degree of interest in this information among growers we offer this first available preview of the document, which we received just a bit too late for the March issue that’s already rolling on the printers. …

States to be Involved in New Animal Traceability

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack believes some form of an animal disease traceability system must be in place and that’s why their new approach is to build a system starting with on the state and tribal levels to hopefully obtain greater participation among those in the livestock industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef …

Animals Rights Groups Sued

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Feld Entertainment and the Ringling Brothers Circus are suing several animal rights groups under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

2010 Annual 4-H Tallahassee Auction

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Would you like to donate an item to be auctioned off? Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff gives us information about this event and go to http://florida4h.org/foundation/auction.shtml for all of the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Researcher Offers Citrus Canker Management Updates

Dan Citrus, Florida

Canker remains a major concern to many Florida citrus growers, especially those who grow fresh fruit. In the first of these reports, University of Florida researcher Jim Graham offers new findings about the use of copper against canker. Download Audio In the second report, Graham says some products that induce systemic acquired resistance offer growers another weapon. Download Audio Post …

Department Of Citrus Staff Is Now In Bartow

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Florida Department of Citrus staff recently moved to Bartow, leaving behind the Lakeland building where it worked for decades. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report, including the department’s new address and phone number. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …

Food Basket Turnover

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Georgia is becoming the vegetable growing center of the country. Why? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

NRCS Organics Initiative Includes Implementation of High Tunnels

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

A new pilot project for high tunnels has been launched under USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service 2010 Organics Initiative. Download Audio Applications for 2010 funding from organic producers or producers in transition to organic farming are due March 12. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …

GA Representative Wants to Keep Ag Cuts to a Minimum

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Livestock

As Georgia Legislators continue their budget break, Representative Tom McCall says he will fight to keep budget cuts in the agricultural sector to a minimum. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …

IFAS Publication Explains EPA Water Regs

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

In order to better understand EPA’s Proposed Numeric Nutrient Water Quality Criteria, The University of Florida has published a nine page summary of the 196-page federal document. The primer is available online on the university’s electronic data information system. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …