This week’s annual meeting of Indian River Citrus League marked the organization’s 79th year in existence. 30 of those years have been under the executive leadership of Doug Bournique who says he’s felt “right at home” with the region and the growers from the very start. Some of the League’s growers collaborated to surprise Bournique with special recognition at the …
Referendum for Amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that a referendum will be conducted among U.S. Upland cotton producers and importers. The referendum will take place on October 13, 2009, and will continue through November 10, 2009. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …
Deadliest Catch Captains Promote State’s Seafood Industry
TALLAHASSEE – Three of the world’s most recognizable commercial fishing personalities are helping Florida mark National Seafood Month in October, and will soon be featured in a public awareness campaign promoting Florida seafood products and the “working waterfronts” where the state’s fishing heritage is preserved and cultivated. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …
The Soggy South
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, gives an update on the effects of the relentless rains here in the southeast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida 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 …
Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Grant
The Department of Agriculture has set aside nearly $1.7 million to help open or expand foreign markets for organic fruits and vegetables. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
Citrus Abscission Possible Soon; Harvester Tells Benefits
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
With peanut harvest well underway, Tyron Spearman reports that growers are looking for full maturity in their crop this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida 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 …
NCBA Continues to Fight for Death Tax Relief
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is continuing to fight on behalf of family farmers for relief from the death tax. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida 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 …
National Beef Ambassador Competition
The annual National Beef Ambassador Competition is coming up October 9-11 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida 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, 2026
2nd Annual Florida “State Ranch Rodeo” Report
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 …