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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …