WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., today announced he has introduced legislation that provides a non-amnesty option for temporary agriculture workers. The Helping Agriculture Receive Verifiable Employees Securely & Temporarily, or “HARVEST,” Act of 2010, would reform and streamline the H-2A temporary worker program to meet the present needs of agriculture and discourage the practice of hiring undocumented workers. …
Pass the Pumpkins Please
With the images of fall dancing in our heads, many are thinking about the fall celebrations, all which require a very important element, pumpkins. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
County Farm Bureaus Working to Defeat Amendment 4
County Farm Bureaus throughout the state have begun active campaigns to defeat the Amendment 4 proposal on the November ballot. Many counties have used Florida Farm Bureau’s (FFB) cost-share program to purchase yard signs and bumper stickers as part of their efforts. The reception of presentations about the proposal at county Farm Bureau annual meetings indicates that members recognize the …
Ag Possibilities in November & Funding for Rural Jobs
There’s been quite a bit of talk in our nation’s capitol as to how agrilculture will be affected after the November elections, as Tyron Spearman looks at those scenarios and also has news about new funding that’s been announced by USDA for rural jobs. Elections: Download Audio Rural Jobs: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Farm Income Boosted by Livestock
USDA has projected net farm income for this year to be $77.1 billion, up 24 percent from last year and this rise can be attributed in fair margin to gains for livestock and dairy producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Export Market Strong for U.S. Beef Livers
Russia and Egypt are two critical destinations for U.S. beef variety meat, like beef livers, and so far this year exports to both countries are up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Citrus Industry “eNews Exclusive” – 1st AgNet Website Version
Southeast AgNet is pleased to introduce this inaugural issue of Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive. It is a direct eNews service for people involved in the citrus industry. Every week, we’ll provide links to the most important citrus stories, special content you won’t find in Citrus Industry magazine and more. Thank you to our citrus grower focus group who provided input …
Citrus Management Series Kicks Off With “Bullish” Talk
Citrus Extension agents kicked off their mini-series on citrus management strategies this week, with one agent saying he’s “bullish” on citrus and that young trees can be grown in the face of greening. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Eggs or Donuts
Everett Griner explains how like everything else, breakfast cost are expected to rise, again. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
EPA Announces Short Extension for FL Nutrients Inland Water Rule
By KEITH LAING – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Sept. 29, 2010…….While environmental officials in Florida discussed coming federal water pollution standards Wednesday, the federal agency that wrote them agreed to delay their implementation by a month and a U.S. Senator said he’d try to block the new rules altogether. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …