Citrus Abscission Possible Soon; Harvester Tells Benefits

Dan Citrus, Florida

An abscission chemical expected to increase the use of mechanical harvesting may get EPA clearance by spring 2011, the Florida Citrus Commission’s Harvesting Research Advisory Council was told this week. In this report, council Chairman Paul Meador, a harvester, explains the primary benefit of an abscission chemical. Tune to this Southeast AgNet website at 8;20 a. m. Friday October 9th …

Looking for Full Maturity Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

With peanut harvest well underway, Tyron Spearman reports that growers are looking for full maturity in their crop this year. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida 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 …

NCBA Continues to Fight for Death Tax Relief

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is continuing to fight on behalf of family farmers for relief from the death tax. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida 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 …

National Beef Ambassador Competition

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The annual National Beef Ambassador Competition is coming up October 9-11 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida 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 …

2nd Annual Florida “State Ranch Rodeo” Report

Gary Cooper Beef, Cattle, Florida

The second annual FCA State Ranch Rodeo was held in Kissimmee the first weekend in October at the Silver Spurs Arena with more than 16 teams competing for awards in events simulating “real life on the ranch.” Events such as calf branding, Bronc Riding, Team Doctoring, and Sorting were included in the Ranch Rodeo, and on the second day the …

U.S. – Mexican Trade

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Agriculture is feeling the recession. How? Everett Griner tells us. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida 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 …

AL NRCS to Host “Weeds Gone Wild” Workshop

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

Alabama NRCS will hold an Invasive Species Workshop on October 14, 2009. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida 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 …

GCC to Exhibit at Georgia National Fair

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General, Georgia

The Georgia Cotton Commission will be active at the Georgia National Fair which starts October, 8 and Karen Nikitopoulos says that it is a great opportunity to communicate their message to consumers. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, …

FL NRCS Continuing Work on Ecosystem Restoration

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has had a very active role in Everglades Restoration through the use of Farm Bill Programs. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …

USDA Official Working with FDA on Regulations

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Two federal agencies are teaming up to write new food safety rules for fresh produce. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida 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 …