Marcia Lightsey Named 2009 Woman of the Year for Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

TALLAHASSEE — Marcia Lightsey of Lake Wales, whose family owns several Central Florida cattle ranches known for their progressive environmental practices, has been selected to receive the “Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award” for 2009. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

Citrus Commission Meetings To Become More Efficient

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Citrus Commission will change its way of holding meetings in January. Commission Chairman Ben Albritton explains the change in the first report. In the second report, he tells how the new structure will make things easier for people and companies doing business with the full commission. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Citrus Expo News for Growers

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, General

GROWERS – this year Citrus Expo is taking input on what you would like to hear at the Citrus Expo 2010 seminars. Send us your seminar topic ideas and be entered to win! Send your input to CitrusExpo@SoutheastAgNet.com or fax us at (888) 957-2226. Growers submitting worthy suggestions will be entered to win a $50 Cabela’s Gift Card from www.SoutheastAgNet.com. …

KFC in China

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

China is now eating western style. What is in store for them? Everett Griner tells us. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026

Monsanto Performance Plus Program Promotes Use of Residuals

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Dave Rylander, director of marketing for Monsanto’s Delta Pine Brands, says they have made some improvements to their popular Roundup Ready Cotton Performance Plus program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Agriculture Should Heed Lessons from Fuel Sector

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

A multitude of legislative and regulatory proposals are currently affecting agriculture and Congressman Adam Putnam, says one that producers should be concerned about is the climate change bills in both the Senate and House. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …

Florida Forever Calendars Available

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

If you are still looking for that final gift, be sure to check the 2010 Florida Forever calendar focused on a selection of Florida’s vulnerable but spectacular landscapes. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

A Healthy Holiday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry, Vegetables

As the chaos of preparing the holiday meal is just about upon us, family and consumer sciences extension agent Sarah Burkett, gives a few tips on how to enjoy a healthy and economical Christmas dinner. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …

FL Promoting Beef for the Holidays

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Executive Vice President of the Florida Beef Council Jim Handley said they really want to remind consumers, whether they live or travel to the state this time of year, to enjoy beef for the holidays. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …

GA Beef for the Holidays

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

As holiday meal plans are being made, Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes wants to remind everyone to be sure to include delicious beef in those menus this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …