USDA March Citrus Forecast Down Another One Million Boxes

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts

The 2013-2014 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 114.0 million boxes, down 1.0 million boxes from February and 15 percent less than last season’s production. The total includes 53.0 million boxes of non-Valencia oranges (early, midseason, Navel, and Temple varieties) and 61.0 million boxes of Valencia oranges. Download Audio For the March Citrus …

Florida FFA Breaks Ground for New Headquarters

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

A large contingent of dignitaries were on hand this morning for the groundbreaking of construction for the new Florida FFA state headquarters in Gainesville. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked to Florida FFA President Megan Stein about the collaborative project and what it will mean to the association. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Psyllid Control, Irrigation and More in March Citrus Industry

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The March issue of Citrus Industry magazine, which readers will receive soon, includes articles about the best way to control HLB-spreading psyllids, the benefits of combining microirrigation and fertigation, and much more. 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 …

Survey Shows Optimism among Pork Producers

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

Hog health and disease are a top concern for U.S. pig farmers, but that hasn’t dimmed their optimism. 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 …

Peanut Calendar

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has a look at a couple of upcoming events of interest to peanut farmers. 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 …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Fleet Conversion to Natural Gas

Randall Weiseman Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about an energy program that provides rebates for the purchase and conversion of fleet vehicles to run on natural gas fuel. More information is available online by clicking on Natural Gas Fuel Fleet Vehicle Rebate. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. …

UF Family Day at the Dairy Farm Postponed

Randall Weiseman General

The University of Florida Department of Animal Sciences had invited Florida residents to their Family Day at the Dairy Farm this coming Saturday, but it has been postponed. It’s now scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. Download Audio For directions to the farm click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Family Farms

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The future of family farms is solid. Everett Griner tells us why. 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 …

NCBA Involved in Dietary Guideline Discussions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

There are folks working to make sure any changes made to dietary guidelines do not leave out beef. Executive Director of Legislative Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Kristina Butts, says this is just one of the many issues they are working on for cattle producers across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 7, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Podcast, Specialty Crops

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia 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 …