FL NRCS Youth Conservation Academy Educating Students about Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The NRCS Youth Conservation Academy is an effort that Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says is designed to encourage students at the high school level to go ahead and start thinking about careers in natural resources. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Microbiological Data Program Officially Shutdown

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Microbiological Data Program is now officially shutdown. The 4.5 million dollar program was designed for data surveillance to monitor the overall prevalence of pathogens in certain commodities, but often resulted in recalls. 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 …

AL NRCS Working to Bring Effective and Economical Programs to the Farmer

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Eddie Jolley, AL NRCS conservation agronomist, wants to remind farmers and ranchers that they are continuing to work in bringing programs and services that are be both beneficial for the environment and the producer. 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, …

Livestock Producers Wonder What to Expect for 2013

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Livestock producers are wondering what to expect in 2013 as due to high feed costs, many will be looking at long-range weather reports and spring corn plantings to help make decisions. 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 …

Citrus Industry eNews: HLB Breakthrough; Citrus Research Bill

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Breakthrough in Citrus Greening Research 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 …

Imported Veggies

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

Everett Griner tells us why foreign grown produce is threatening our producers. 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 …

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement on the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill: “I am pleased that Congress passed needed middle class tax relief and continued unemployment insurance protection for 2 million unemployed Americans. However, while I am relieved that the agreement reached prevents a spike in the price of dairy and …

USDA Citrus Crop Forecast 12 Noon Jan. 11th

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

The time for the monthly Citrus Crop forecast is changing effective this month. USDA will release the monthly numbers starting at 12 noon on January 11th. Southeast AgNet will carry this event “LIVE” here on the web. CLICK HERE for the audio stream for our upcoming “LIVE” webcast coverage of the release of USDA’s monthly Citrus Crop Forecast program to …

Direct Payments Still in Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The extended version of the 2008 Farm Bill is not exactly the same as what we had, but it does still include direct payments as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …

Citrus Industry Members Invited to NAMA Lunch

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The Florida Chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) will hold a lunch and learn event Jan. 17 in Melbourne, and Florida citrus industry members are encouraged to attend. Details are in this report. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! …