From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation announced today six honorees who will be inducted into the Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame for 2015. These individuals have made outstanding contributions to Florida’s agriculture industry and mentored future leaders in this field. …
Grower Reactions to Citrus Crop Forecast
When USDA’s October Citrus Crop forecast numbers were released, there were of course various reactions to the Florida all orange number of 108 million boxes total. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Statement by Commissioner Putnam on U.S. Department of Agriculture Citrus Forecast for 2015
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – Following the announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on its 2015 citrus forecast for Florida, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released this statement: “The forecast for this season’s citrus, if realized, represents a welcome increase in production despite the devastating Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA/NASS Candi Erick Comments on Citrus Crop Forecast
After lots of anticipation, the annual USDA Citrus Crop Forecast numbers were unveiled at noon Friday as they were released here on Southeast AgNet. State Administrator Candi Erick of USDA Ag Statistics Southern Region Florida field office says the USDA forecast for Florida all oranges is higher than many expected at 108 million boxes total, from 52 million projected for the …
Slight Change to Peanut Production Numbers
USDA released its October crop estimate numbers today, and according to Tyron Spearman, when it comes to peanut numbers there was a slight change made. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast has Florida All Oranges at 108 Million
USDA Agricultural Statistics Administrator Candy Erick delivered the citrus crop forecast. Florida Non-Valencias are forecast at 52 million boxes, and the Valencia forecast is 56 million boxes. Download Audio To view the Southeast AgNet completed Citrus Crop Forecast Chart, please CLICK HERE.(.pdf) To view the full USDA/NASS October Forecast Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size Chart, please CLICK HERE. (.pdf) The …
Cotton Production Up with No Changes to Acreage
According to USDA’s October report, while the amount of harvested upland cotton acres this year is the same as last month’s report, it is still more than last year. Angie Considine with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Florida NRCS Invites Ranchers to Free Cattle Workshop
A free cattle workshop will take place this coming Thursday, October 16th in Crystal Springs, Florida where producers can learn more about cost share and best management practices for cattle ranches in the Hillsborough River watershed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
32 Senators Urge to Keep Cool
32 Senators have signed onto a letter supporting U.S. Country of Origin Labeling laws. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
Live Citrus Broadcast Celebrating 20 Years
This year’s “live” broadcast of the citrus crop forecast is somewhat of a milestone for Southeast AgNet, as network founder and president Gary Cooper explains. Download Audio THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free …