Another Citrus “Field Trials” Caution

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Another follow up story in this report out of the recent Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR) seminar held at UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred. While growers all over Florida are hearing talk about private ‘grower trials’ of one type or another, as growers help in the search for answers against ‘greening’ in particular, a lot of pressure …

Bayer CropScience Efforts Helping In ‘Greening’ Battle

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, comments from Bayer CropScience Regional Sales Manager Chris Payne, updating growers about several key products Bayer offers in the battle against citrus greening disease. We at Southeast AgNet very much appreciate Bayer CropScience as a key sponsor supporting our farm broadcast and magazine publishing efforts for agriculture producers throughout this “deep southeast” U. S. region. Without sponsors, …

GA Serving New Beef Items at Convention

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show kicks off Wednesday afternoon in Perry, and according to the Georgia Beef Board’s Julie McPeake, they will be featuring new beef products at some of the meal functions this week.  Report (1:00 mp3) To learn more about the Beef Board or the GCA Convention, click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides …

AL New Programs Promoting Beef

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Ed Whatley said they are underway with the various beef checkoff promotions across the state in which some involve new advertising being distributed across the nation.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …

FL Promoting Beef for the Future

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

Trying to make beef checkoff dollars stretch as far as possible has become a real challenege but Brad Etheridge, Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, said they are doing  the best they can and this includes promoting beef for the future. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …

Looking for Farm Bill Money

Randall Weiseman General

Today Tyron Spearman looks at where things stand with lawmakers trying to find money for the new farm bill. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

FFVA President on Trade

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced the appointment of members to the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade, including Mike Stuart with the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Statistics Service

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Florida Agricultural Statistics Service. More information can be found on the Florida ag statistics web site. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

The Doomsday Seed Vault

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner gives us the who, what , when, and where on this but, on the how he has a question for us to ponder and answer.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember …

2000th Post for Randall Weiseman

Randall Weiseman General

For some in the internet world this may be a small feat but for me it’s quite a big one as this marks my 2000th post for Southeast AgNet on this site which started in late May of 2006. So in less than 2 years our staff has worked hard to not only learn this new way of bringing agricultural news …