Possible Good News for Livestock Sector

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

While the livestock industry is still expected to be heading for a recovery, it may be a slower one than some previously thought. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FDACS’ Bronson Notes Passing “Legendary” State Forester Bethea

Gary Cooper FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry

TALLAHASSEE (FDACS News Release) — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced the death of John M. Bethea, a dynamic leader in helping shape the current state of Florida’s 1 million-acre State Forest system. He was 89. “Our current state forests owe a great deal to John’s vision and leadership,” Bronson said. “He was a man …

FFB Ag in the Classroom Mini Grants

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

(Gainesville, Fla.) – The Florida Farm Bureau Federation reminds teachers that Oct. 2 is the deadline to apply for its Ag in the Classroom Mini-Grants. The grants are designed to assist educators with projects like Playground design and painting. Playground markings play a crucial role in promoting safety by defining play zones and providing visual cues for children. If you …

NRCS Watershed Structures Prevented More Possible Flooding

Randall Weiseman Georgia, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Recent torrential rainfall in Georgia has caused some flooding in a number of areas, but James Tillman, State Conservationist for Georgia NRCS, says that watershed structures prevented the potential for even more damage. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst …

Expanding Bee Genetic Resistance Against Varroa Mites

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops

Recent research has revealed some varieties of honey bees contain a genetic trait that allows them to better defend themselves against varroa mites. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

AL Supports “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food”

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Alabama Agriculture Commissioner, Ron Sparks, commends USDA’s efforts with the new Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Driving on Eggshells

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

Researchers have found a way to turn discarded eggshells into an alternative energy resource. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Department of Citrus Lays Final Bartow Move Plans

Dan Citrus, Florida

Work on the Florida Department of Citrus’s new Bartow headquarters should allow the Citrus Commission to hold its December meeting there. The staff should be able to move in early in 2010. Department of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck provides the timelines in this report. Tune to this Southeast AgNet website at 8;20 a. m. Friday October 9th for Citrus …

Bug and Beetle Invasion

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Today, Everett Griner discusses more destructive pest problems. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Citrus Processors and Subtropical Technology Conference Meeting

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General

The Citrus Processors and Subtropical Technology Conference Meeting is coming up next month: When: Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 Where: Citrus Research and Education Center, 700 Experiment Station Road, Lake Alfred, FL 33850 Time: Registration and coffee begin at 8:15 A.M., Program starts at 8:45 A.M. and ends at 4:00 P.M. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …