FL Organic Growers to Hold Workshop in Palmetto Thurs Feb 5

Gary Cooper Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers, Inc. (FOG) will partner with UF IFAS to present a free workshop Feb. 5 at the Manatee County Extension Office in Palmetto for farmers interested in transitioning to organic production. The workshop is part of a FOG program that offers farmers an opportunity to receive free technical assistance to transition to organic production. By …

Dec 08-Jan 09 UF/IFAS/CREC Citrus Research Newsletter

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Here is the latest citrus industry research update from UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. (pdf file) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Putnam Makes It Official – He’s Running for FL Ag Commissioner

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Sugar, Vegetables

Central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam has reportedly made it official. According to several Associated Press articles published today Putnam plans to run for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture in 2010 and is reportedly doing his formal paperwork to enter the race today. Putnam is featured speaker this Friday at the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association annual meeting in Arcadia. Stay …

Deep Southeast Braces for Cold…Again

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Similar to a couple weeks ago, there are lots of indicators that very cold temperatures will again visit an already freeze weary winter fruit and vegetable production region. By the way, an important reminder for growers sent to us from Ray Royce at Highlands County Citrus Growers Association – Remember to properly record all pumpage for frost or freeze protection …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the induction of four new members into the Florida Agricultural Hall Of Fame. To view a web page with more information about the inductees, click on Ag Hall of Fame. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …

Another Stumble in the Building Block

Dan Agri View

Ethanol is finding another stumble in their building block. Everett Griner tells us what this is. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Bayer CropScience Has New Rep for Indian River Citrus Region

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Bayer CropScience is heavily involved in citrus these days particularly in its efforts to help citrus growers with citrus psyllid controls in the battle to manage HLB, or citrus greening disease. Due to recent assignment changes on the Bayer CropScience team in this region, Elton Baldy (photo left) has become Southeast Sales Representative, Eastern Horticulture District, and we spoke to …

FL Livestock Market Report

Dan Cattle, Florida

Here are the numbers from the cattle markets held across Florida this past week. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

AL Livestock Market Report

Dan Alabama, Cattle

Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has this weeks cattle markets numbers from across the state. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Georgia Young Farmer Convention

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

The Georgia Young Farmer Association is holding their annual convention this weekend at the Iron Works in Columbus with two days full of educational sessions, award presentations and meetings. The event boast a trade show of approximately 50 venders and a silent auction and raffle. There is also a Ladies program and entertainment. Southeast AgNet’s Julie McPeake spoke with incoming …