The U.S. Department of Agriculture Thursday confirmed that the serious citrus disease citrus black spot has been found in commercial citrus in Collier County. The industry had been awaiting the confirmation. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report; stay tuned for more. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 9-11 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
U.S. Discusses Beef Trade with Japan
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has been in Japan this week to promote stronger ties between the U.S. and Japan in the area of agriculture as part of the President’s effort to expand U.S exports through the National Export Initiative. Download Audio More information about Secretary Vilsack’s trip to Japan is available at www.usda.gov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …
El Nino Controlling Weather & Peanut Butter a Top Food
El Nino has had quite an affect on our weather patterns the past few months, as Tyron Spearman looks at whether that will continue much longer and also has a story on how important peanut butter is to all of us. Weather: Download Audio Peanut butter: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of …
Sources Today Saying Citrus Black Spot To Be Confirmed in Florida
Although we still await official notification from USDA through press release channels, several sources early today are saying it soon will be official that black spot has indeed been confirmed in Florida citrus. Meanwhile, Southeast AgNet reporters are attending a seminar in Lake Alfred today where the future of the citrus industry is being discussed and growers and industry leaders …
Food Safety
Is our food safety system failing? Everett Griner has his take on this 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 Agriculture Harvester …
NRCS Celebrates 75 Years by Continuing their Mission
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is celebrating 75 years of conservation efforts as NRCS Chief Dave White says the decisions of landowners today will ultimately determine the productivity of our nation in the future. 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 …
Resolved Cotton Dispute Also Benefited Specialty Crops
This weeks announcement that the U.S. and Brazil have agreed to negotiate a settlement over their ongoing cotton dispute is good news for all of agriculture as more than 100 U.S. items were approved for new tariffs by Brazil, totaling an expected impact of nearly $600 million a year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle …
Vegetable Production in GA Continues to Grow
Tyron Spearman reports that USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service’s annual planting intentions report shows a continued increase in vegetable acreage for Georgia. 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 …
Chambliss Reacts to Trade Reports
The Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Saxby Chambliss, was quick to respond to three recently released reports highlighting barriers to U.S. trade and investment. 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 …
Could Peanuts be the Fountain of Youth?
The peanut is well-known as a great source of nutrition. But research is now examining peanut skins in a search for anti-aging chemical compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. 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 …