Southeast AgNET

Native Holly Tree has Marketing Potential

by Julie – June 29th, 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Coffee and tea drinkers, take note — a University of Florida study says a beverage made from a native holly tree might be just the thing to give you a caffeinated kick-start, plus a dose of antioxidants.

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Filed as: Florida – Forestry – Nursery Crops – Specialty Crops

Busy Bees

by Dan – June 29th, 2009

No News is still no news. Everett Griner gives us the details.

Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Citrus – Field Crops – Florida – General – Georgia – Nursery Crops – Specialty Crops – Vegetables

A Success Story

by Dan – June 26th, 2009

Eating healthy and having fun. Today Everett Griner tells us just what we have to do to.

Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Corn – Field Crops – Florida – General – Georgia – Land – Nursery Crops – Specialty Crops – Trade – Vegetables

Palm Beach County Farm Bureau Invites Region’s FBs for Fun Shoot

by Gary – June 25th, 2009

Palm Beach County Farm Bureau is inviting its members and other Farm Bureau leaders and members from throughout South Florida for its first annual “Fun Shoot” to be held Saaturday August 22, 2009 at Quail Creek Plantation located between Ft. Pierce and Okeechobee on Highway 70. CLICK HERE for a printable PDF file with all the details, and consider joining other south Florida Farm Bureau friends for this fun day Fun Shoot event! With questions contact Lewanna at Palm Beach County Farm Bureau at 561-498-5200, or e-mail her at pbcfb1@bellsouth.net.

Filed as: Citrus – Farm Bureau – Florida – Nursery Crops – Sugar

Farmer Victims

by Dan – June 16th, 2009

Thefts are still costly to farmers. Today Everett Griner talks about just what is targeted.

Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Citrus – Cotton – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Specialty Crops – Sugar

Water Wars

by Dan – June 15th, 2009

AL/FL/GA agreement is still missing. Everett Griner gives us the details.
Listen to report here:

Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Land – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Specialty Crops

El Nino Weather Watch

by Dan – June 10th, 2009

In this report, USDA Radio’s Gary Crawford (photo) talks with Meteorologist Brad Rippey about the potential for an El Nino weather pattern to develop, and if it does, what the impacts on various areas of the U S may be.

Filed as: Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Citrus – Corn – Cotton – Crop Forecasts – Dairy – Energy – Equine – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Land – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Trade – Vegetables – Weather

Predatory Mite Found to Control Chilli Thrips

by Julie – June 4th, 2009

Chilli thrips threaten many of the Sunshine State’s most important crops, but University of Florida research shows a predatory mite that could help Florida growers with the invasive pest.

Filed as: Florida – Nursery Crops – Specialty Crops – Vegetables

FFAA Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament - Fun for A Good Cause

by Gary – May 7th, 2009

Studying the Putt nothing like a concerned audience for a critical chip shot! Hoping for the Hole-In-One payoff A good time was had by all at this year’s Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association’s Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament at Lake Wales Country Club. It is all for a good cause. FFAA’s Scholarships have helped dozens of students and continues to award scholarships annually to Florida students majoring in agricultural fields. Learn more about how you can support, or apply for FFAA scholarships by e-mailing Mary Hartney or Amy Pappas at the FFAA office in Winter Haven.

Filed as: Ag "Outdoors" – Citrus – Florida – Nursery Crops – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

Farm Economy Changing

by Dan – April 30th, 2009

Who is safe from recession? Everett Griner explains.

Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Citrus – Cotton – Field Crops – Florida – Georgia – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Trade

Revised Form I-9 & Employment Eligibility Verification Reminder

by Gary – April 21st, 2009

This reminder in today from Gene McAvoy, County Extension Director, Regional Vegetable Agent IV, UF/IFAS Hendry County Extension, LaBelle, Florida 33935
Revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Effective April 3, 2009
Introduction
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a reminder that effective April 3, 2009, all U.S. employers are required to use the revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, (Rev. 02/02/09). The revision date can be found in the lower right-hand corner of the form. Read the rest of this entry »

Filed as: Alabama – Citrus – Florida – General – Georgia – Labor – Nursery Crops – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 17th

by Randall – April 17th, 2009

Here’s this week’s 4-17-09 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s
Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee.

Filed as: Citrus – Farm Bureau – Florida – General – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Specialty Crops

FL State Hort Society Annual Mtg Set for June 7-9 2009

by Nicholle – April 17th, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—The Florida State Horticultural and Florida Soil and Crop Science Societies will hold their joint, annual meeting June 7 through 9, 2009 at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk, located at 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, Florida. Read the rest of this entry »

Filed as: Citrus – General – Nursery Crops – Specialty Crops – Vegetables

The Truth About Easter Lilies

by Julie – April 9th, 2009

We turn our attention to Easter and the Easter lily that has become the traditional flower of the holiday.

Filed as: Alabama – Florida – General – Georgia – Nursery Crops

Costly to Farmers, Hard to Control

by Dan – April 6th, 2009

Rural crime increases. Everett Griner tells us all about this dilemma today.

Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Citrus – Cotton – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Specialty Crops – Sugar

Making Adjustments

by Dan – March 31st, 2009

People can make adjustments to this economy, but they can not quit eating. Everett Griner talks today about the impact of the recession on agriculture.

Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Citrus – Cotton – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Labor – Land – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Specialty Crops – Sugar

2009 Florida Agri-Women Scholarships

by Gary – March 27th, 2009

In 2009, two $500 scholarships will be awarded by Florida Agri-Women to two female students based on academic standing, service to the community and leadership. One scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman or current undergraduate college student, and the other scholarship will be awarded to a current M.S. or Ph.D. student. Applicants must be female, a U.S. citizen, a Florida resident, and must be majoring in an agricultural -related field of study. Scholarship applications and instructions may be downloaded at http://floridaagriwomen.org/, and completed packets should be mailed to Kelly Vineyard, 19703 NW 20th Ave. Newberry, FL 32669. All applications must be postmarked by Friday, June 12, 2009. Award recipients will be presented with their scholarship award at Florida Agri-Women’s 6th Annual Founder’s Day Dinner, which will be held Saturday, August 15, 2009, at 6:30p.m., at the Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida.

Filed as: Cattle – Citrus – Farm Bureau – Florida – General – Nursery Crops – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

A Good Thing for Farmers

by Dan – March 27th, 2009

What is this? Everett Griner tells us just how good it used to be and still is.

Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Citrus – Corn – Cotton – Farm Bureau – Field Crops – Florida – General – Georgia – Land – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Trade

Statistics from the 2007 Census

by Dan – March 26th, 2009

There is some interesting numbers from the 2007 Census, and Everett Griner gives them to us and tells us why they are so good for the farmers.

Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Citrus – Corn – Cotton – Dairy – Equine – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Labor – Land – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

Thirty One Years Later, it is Still a Good Law

by Dan – March 25th, 2009

What is this law? Everett Griner tells us and why.

Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Citrus – Corn – Cotton – Dairy – Equine – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Land – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

Miami International Agriculture and Cattle Show

by Randall – March 19th, 2009

The 2nd annual Miami International Agriculture and Cattle Show will be held this weekend, March 20th, 21st and 22nd at Tropical Park in Miami.

To learn more about the show just log on to: www.miamicattleshow.com

Filed as: Cattle – Florida – Nursery Crops

Bronson Touts National Ag Day

by Randall – March 19th, 2009

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services put out this news release today:

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is joining state agriculture officials across the nation to recognize Friday, March 20, as National Agriculture Day. The day is set aside to celebrate not only the abundant food supply agriculture provides but also the tens of thousands of jobs in every state. Read the rest of this entry »

Filed as: Citrus – FL Commissioner Report – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Specialty Crops – Sugar

What Keeps Farmers Busy?

by Dan – March 19th, 2009

Everett Griner has looked into this and tells us just what the farmers have to do.

Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Citrus – Cotton – Energy – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Labor – Land – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Specialty Crops – Sugar

FL Farm Bureau Members Converge on Tallahassee

by Gary – March 17th, 2009

The dinner placemats provided a handy way of promoting the Farm Bureau Day schedule of events Even the dinner placemat was informative at Florida Farm Bureau’s (FFB) legislative briefing Monday night in Tallahassee. FFB members from throughout Florida provide a good crowd for legislative remarks at Monday night's legislative briefing dinner FFB members from all over Florida are in the state Capitol this week to discuss agriculture concerns and initiatives. In this report, hear FFB President John Hoblick explain why lawmakers should not do anything to hurt agriculture’s ability to keep the state’s economy moving, particularly as other industries are in such a slump these days. The Chow Line This week’s Farm Bureau Days activities in Tallahassee include the briefing dinner Monday night and visits with lawmakers Tuesday before the big legislative reception Tuesday afternoon. FFB President John Hoblick (l) and FFB Legislative Affairs Director Ben Parks at Monday night FFB dinner in Tallahassee Also, special tours have been arranged for Farm Bureau members to see the cattle history museum, Governor’s mansion and the Supreme Court behind the scenes. Here are three more timely features with comments from FFB President Hoblick:

Filed as: Citrus – Farm Bureau – Nursery Crops – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

What’s New?

by Dan – March 17th, 2009

What is new in synthetic fuel? Everett Griner tells us about it.

Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Citrus – Cotton – Energy – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Land – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Specialty Crops – Sugar

What is really affected in the recession?

by Dan – March 12th, 2009

Today Everett Griner gives us some statistics on just what is really affected by the recession.

Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Citrus – Corn – Cotton – Dairy – Energy – Equine – Farm Bill – Farm Bureau – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Labor – Land – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Trade – Vegetables

Still the Richest Country in the World

by Dan – March 11th, 2009

Why do we still have children going to bed hungry? Everett Griner has some outlook on this today.

Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Corn – Cotton – Dairy – Equine – Farm Bill – Farm Bureau – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Labor – Land – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Trade – Vegetables

FL Revenue Estimators To Set Budget Goals This Week

by Gary – March 5th, 2009

In these three reports, Florida Farm Bureau Legislative Director Ben Parks in Tallahassee gives us some insight on this first week of the Legislative Session, discussing this Friday’s state revenue estimating conference and what it means for the tough budget session expected ahead. Parks also gives us some details on a couple Farm Bureau priorities this Session.

Filed as: Beef – Citrus – Farm Bureau – Florida – General – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

Increase of Food Prices

by Dan – March 5th, 2009

What caused the food prices to go up as much as they did? Everett Griner tells us what the experts are saying.

Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Citrus – Cotton – Energy – Farm Bill – Farm Bureau – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Labor – Land – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Trade

Image for 2009

by Dan – March 4th, 2009

What is the image for agriculture for 2009? Everett Griner tells us just what the grade is.

Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Citrus – Cotton – Energy – Farm Bill – Farm Bureau – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Labor – Land – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Specialty Crops – Sugar