Valent Rep Discusses “Presidio” for Downy Mildew Control

A short segment with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talking to Valent Corporation’s Jamie Nielson about Valent’s Presidio product he says has proven so effective against downy mildew in vegetable crops. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Hi-Density Citrus May Prove Helpful in HLB Control Program

HLB Conference Coverage Sponsored by: In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff speaks with Texas A&M Research Scientist Mani Skaria (photo) about a research project he’s been working on for more than a decade. Skaria says while nobody in Florida has yet adopted his system of hi-density plantings, the system may be a good practice to help with “greening” management …

Impacts on Farm Sector and GA Ethanol Plant on Hold

Today Tyron Spearman looks at some of the impacts on agriculture in 2008 and also has an update concerning the venture to build another ethanol plant in Georgia. More on impacts on ag: Hear Ga Ethanol plant: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …

Still No Solution

There is still no solution to the honey bee problem and Everett Griner discusses this with us today. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …

Citrus & HLB: “Silver Bullet” Breakthrough Shouldn’t Be Expected

HLB Conference Coverage Sponsored by: In these two reports, a good summary from the recent International Research Conference on Huanglongbing (HLB) from Dr Harold Browning, Director, University of Florida Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred. In response to the question as to whether a silver bullet cure for HLB was on the horizon, Browning says it likely won’t …

Brazilian Grower Shares Experiences About HLB “Greening”

Juliano Ayres is with Fundecitrus in Brazil, and speaking to us at the recent International Research Conference on Huanglongbing (HLB), he says living with greening “is expensive, but possible”. HLB Conference Coverage Sponsored by: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …

Nematode Protection

Nematodes have long been a problem in the Southeast, but Mark Jirak, crop manager for Syngenta Seed Care says that the best way to defend against them is to treat the seed before nematodes have a chance to create more problems. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Savvy Supermarket Spending

It seems that everyone is tightening their belts these days in response to the current economic times, and if your looking to load up your grocery cart without unloading your wallet, Oregon State University Extension Agent, Anne Hoisenton has one crucial tip to ensure you don’t break your budget. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …

Tests Available for Angus Related Problem

A test for Arthrogryposis Multiplex, known by some as Curly Calf syndrome, is now available commercially. Jim Shirley, Vice President of Industry Relations for the American Angus Association, said this test will help a lot of producers. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …

Second Generation Biofuels

Agricultural leaders are looking to a new generation of bio-fuels for a greening nation. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer says that the development of these fuels will continue to be an emphasis. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …