Looks like Florida citrus growers will have some new varieties to consider for replanting in the not-too-distant future. In these two feature reports Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff catches up with New Varieties Development and Management Corporation (NVDMC) Executive Director Peter Chaires to talk about some of the varieties in the research pipeline. If interested in participating in the analysis of …
Long Range Ag Weather Outlook for Early February
In a report we aired back in December a USDA meteorologist warned of a colder and drier than normal January for Florida. In this report, USDA Meteorologist Mark Brusburg offers an overview of the national ag weather outlook for the first part of Februrary. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …
Turkey Hunt Auction Closes Tomorrow
Time is running out for the weekend turkey hunt with Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson to be auctioned off tomorrow. The high bidder at midnight will purchase a two-person, guided turkey hunt at Evans Farm in North Florida. The hunt will take place the weekend of March 21 or March 29, based on the Commissioner’s schedule and will include full …
Good Response at GCC Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission wrapped up their second annual meeting yesterday and executive director Richey Seaton says that during these trying economic times they are striving to put as much information in producers hand as possible while still trying to be convenient for growers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …
AL NRCS Cutoff Tomorrow
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind producers that the cutoff date for both EQIP and WHIP is coming up tomorrow. And Jim Shrenkel a wildlife biologist with the Alabama NRCS says that since the programs are a continuous signup and applications do not expire after batching period’s farmers should go ahead and get their request in. …
Artificial Outnumbered Real
Even though there is no official count, artificial trees outnumbered real trees. Everett Griner tells us why. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …
USDA’s Role in Childhood Nutrition
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack believes that USDA has a great voice in the discussions surrounding childhood nutrition. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
FL Impacts from Jan 21-23 Crop Freeze Become Clearer
In this report, some detailed comments from a leading sugar and vegetable farmer in the Belle Glade, FL area, about crop impacts from last week’s freeze event, now that enough time has passed to really determine the damages. Meanwhile, there is lots of talk around the farm sector in Florida again in recent days that another cold snap could hit …
FL Congressman Putnam Discusses New Political Direction In D C
We recently asked central Florida Congressman Adam Putman for his views on the new administration as it relates to agriculture issues and concerns. Play this report to hear his comments. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Browning to Leave UF / Indian River Citrus Seminars Overview
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports from location at this week’s Indian River citrus grower seminars. Also in this report, a brief mention of Dr Harold Browning’s planned exit from his position as Director at UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …