Stable Fly Control Being Researched

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

It’s estimated that stable flies cost the U.S. cattle industry 2-billion dollars annually, but research that’s been underway to stop these pests is looking promising. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

Greening Detection Methods to be Highlighted at Citrus Expo

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

In the first report below, multi-county citrus extension agent Steve Futch tells Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff about the talk he’ll give at Citrus Expo on various HLB scouting methods. In the second report, Futch says his presentation will help growers understand the importance of using different survey methods. Futch uses the third report to tell how important Expo and other …

Unseen Costs

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

Everett Griner tells us of farm costs that you don’t think about. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

USDA Designation of Disaster Areas for FL Counties

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Weather

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated nine counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to excessive rain, flash flooding and high winds that occurred May 10, 2009, through June 5, 2009. An additional two counties in Florida have been designated as primary natural disaster areas due to drought that occurred March 15, 2009, through May …

Senate Passed Appropriations Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The Senate approved a 124.5-billion dollar ag spending bill this week and now it joins the House version in conference to resolve any differences. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

Producers Need to Study Facts on ACRE and DCP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, General, Georgia

Robbie Minnich, senior government relations representative for the National Cotton Council, says producers need to determine if ACRE or DCP would be a better fit for their farm. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

FDA Released Draft Guidance for Specialty Crops

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Food and Drug Administration has released draft guidance for melons, tomatoes and leafy greens in a process that is expected to lead to more formal regulation of those commodities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

Eliminating Confusion Regarding Laurel Wilt Disease

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

An emergency meeting was held this week to address a confusion surrounding a disease threatening the South Florida’s avocado crop. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

No Nutritional Differences in Organic and Conventional Produce

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

An extensive review of literature published over the past 50 years found organically and conventionally produced foods to be comparable in their nutrient content. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

New Citrus Mite Found in Florida; Researchers Investigate

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers reports that researchers want to learn if a new mite found in Florida, Diptilomiopus Assamica, will cause the citrus industry a problem. The find in Broward County in fall 2008 was the first North American find of this mite that is similar to citrus rust mite or pink citrus mite. ***** Post sponsor: Copper …