By MARGIE MENZEL – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, October 1, 2013 – Florida filed a lawsuit Tuesday in the U.S. Supreme Court in a long-running battle with Georgia over water withdrawals that have damaged Apalachicola Bay, but it may be too late to help the Franklin County seafood workers who were already struggling to survive. …
U S Sugar Starts 83rd Annual Sugarcane Harvest – Prices Down 50%
SUGAR PRICES DOWN 50% OVER LAST TWO YEARS Clewiston, FL – (U S Sugar Release) October 1, 2013—U.S. Sugar began its 83rd annual sugarcane harvesting and processing season at 4 am today with harvest operations in Palm Beach, Hendry and Glades counties. The Clewiston Sugar Factory began processing the first railcars of cane at noon. Both the harvesting and processing …
Extending Shelf Life of Your Foods
Food expiration labels seldom have anything to do with actual food safety. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …
Southeast AgNet’s E-News: Farm Bill Expires; Harvest Updates
This week’s issue of Southeast AgNet E-news features updates on the now expired farm bill and the cotton and peanut harvest. Want to learn more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …
Peanut Harvest Moving Along
Tyron Spearman has an update on how peanut harvest is progressing along with how the condition of the crop is at this time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …
Programs Immediately Affected by Farm Bill Expiration
There are several programs immediately impacted by the expiration of the 2008 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …
Farmer Points to Need for National Honeybee Registry
In response to EPA issuing language that requires prior notification for application of neonictocide pesticides, Patrick Johnson Jr, a cotton producer and member of EPA’s Farm, Ranch, and Rural Community Advisory Committee, says farmers need access to a national bee registry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Pleased with Alabama Beef Tour
As “Beef Month” officially begins today in Alabama, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association also talks about a tour they recently held which she says was a success. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …
Georgia Producers Reminded about BQA Certification
Josh White with the Georgia Beef Board wants to remind cattle producers that there are a lot of opportunities out there to become BQA certified, or get your re-certification. And he hopes those in the state who have yet to do so will. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Beef at Restaurant and Lodging Show
The Florida Beef Council was pleased with their participation in a recent event in Orlando, as Ashley Hughes said it was a great way to showcase beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …