Special Book for Ag Literacy Day

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida farmers, ranchers and other agricultural representatives are going back to school Thursday for the fifth anniversary of Ag Literacy Day to read students and special book written just for them called “These Florida Farms.” The annual event is sponsored by Florida Agriculture in the Classroom and funded by sales of the Florida Ag Tag. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Another Extension of Farm Bill is Possible

Randall Weiseman General

We’ve been hearing for the past couple of weeks that another short-term extension of the current farm legislation was not likely as the White House wanted either a new farm bill done by April 18th or a one-year extension. But according to Tyron Spearman, there is now the possibility of another short-term extension if needed.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins …

Avon Park “Greening Summit” Draws Large Citrus Crowd

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff files these two quick voice reports overviewing some of the main points made at today’s “Greening Summit” in Avon Park. Ernie caught up with several of the presenters and other newsmakers who offered comments for our listeners too. We’ll be sharing much of that material as we can get to it for posting in the days …

AL Cattlemen Learn About Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Cattle producers from across the country were in Washington D.C. last week taking part in the annual NCBA Spring Legislative Session. Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association was one of those and said many items were discussed, especially the farm bill which is on everyone’s minds right now.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

GA Cattlemen Enjoy New Beef Products

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

At the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show last week, the Georgia Beef Board staff put together a few meal functions to let producers taste some of the new beef products on the market and see how checkoff dollars are working for them.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Beef Checkoff Working Internationally

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

The Beef Checkoff does a lot here at home in promoting beef to consumers but it also is working on an international basis to help increase beef exports.  Report (1:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …

NRCS Soils Training

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida and the Southwest Florida Water Management District partner up to do soils training to aid in designing surface water management systems. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …

Trying to Find Answers for a Critical Problem

Dan Agri View

Today Everett Griner talks about a critical problem that four labs across the country are working on.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …

FDOC Brings Nat’l Academy of Sciences to “Greening” Research

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this series of reports, Dr Warren Muir (photo right) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) discusses a recent decision by Citrus Commissioners to enlist the Academy’s involvement in citrus greening and canker research. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff caught up with Dr Muir to ask for details of how the Academy came about and how they are structured to …

Citrus League’s Bournique Nominated for SJRWMD Board

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Indian River Citrus League executive Doug Bournique has been nominated by Governor Charlie Crist to serve on the St Johns River Water Management District Board. Bournique has been a strong spokesman for this famous citrus region, and we expect he will ably understand and articulate the complex water issues facing this region of Florida. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator …