Kickoff of the 2013 Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

The Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off today and we have executive director Chip Blalock who gives us a quick synopsis on some of the action in the field. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Starts Today

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

The 36th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off today at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia. Tyron Spearman runs through some of the hi-lights of this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

New Foods

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

Research is being done to make tastier veggies. Everett Griner talks about the vegetable market today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …

Putnam Pitches Cutting Energy Taxes for Businesses, Shoppers

Gary Cooper Energy, Florida, General

The Capital, Tallahassee – By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam wants an annual sales-tax holiday on energy-saving appliances similar to the back-to-school tax holiday. And he said the sales tax on energy used by businesses needs to be trimmed, with the remaining revenue redirected for school construction and maintenance. The two proposals were among …

Florida Crystals Backs Sugar Land Swap

Gary Cooper Florida, General, Sugar

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – Florida Crystals has agreed to turn over nearly 8,700 acres of sugar-cane land to the South Florida Water Management District for more than 4,500 acres that had once been owned by U.S. Sugar Corp. The land swap, which still requires Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember …

Indian River Meeting Highlights Citrus Calendar

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The Indian River Citrus League’s annual meeting will be held Tuesday in Vero Beach, with Gov. Rick Scott invited to speak. Looking farther ahead, the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s board of directors will meet October 22, and a new event – the Citrus Legends Luncheon – will convene October 23. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support …

‘In Search of Miracles’ and other HLB Research

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

One scientist discussed what he called a “search for miracles” in the battle against HLB, and another told of progress in developing HLB tolerant or resistant trees at last week’s Polk County OJ Break. Yet another researcher discussed the record fruit drop that occurred in Florida citrus groves last season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Kicks off Tuesday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

A variety of events will take place at this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo which starts tomorrow in Moultrie, Georgia. One of those involves Commissioner’s of Agriculture from a few Southeastern states. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …

Cotton Producers Can Learn More About Checkoff at Sunbelt Expo

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off tomorrow, and the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton encourages growers who may be curious about their checkoff efforts to stop by their booth. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …

Alabama North Region Forestry Field Day/Landowner Tour Reminder

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

Alabama NRCS District Conservationist Jody Burdette wants to remind Alabama forest landowners about the upcoming Alabama North Region Forestry Field Day and Landowner Tour. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …