A plant-destroying virus farmers call one of their worst enemies may soon be an ally in the fight against crop pests and mosquitoes, say University of Florida researchers. Read more here. Report (1:00 wma)
Make Plans For Beltwide
Georgia Cotton Commission executive director Richey Seaton urges growers to attend the annual Beltwide Cotton Conferences coming up next month. Registration for Beltwide is available online. Report (1:00 wma)
Conservation Innovation Grants Available
USDA-NRCS is requesting proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). The CIG program is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. More information can be found on the NRCS website. Report (1:00 wma)
Herd Health Program Has Other Benefits
A program through Pfizer Animal Health is helping cattle producers with herd health, but has other benefits too.  Report (1:00 wma)
The Wild Growth of Renewable Fuels Will Be Dependent on Farmers
Jobs, jobs and more jobs. Renewable is going to do a lot more than lessen our dependency on foreign oil.  Report (1:00 wma)
Grapefruit & Drug Interactions Still Misunderstood
An update meeting about the grapefruit and prescription drug interaction issue was held at Florida Dept of Citrus headquarters today. Citrus Industry Magazine Editor Ernie Neff was on hand for Southeast AgNet and provides this report following the meeting. Report (2:00 wma)
Deck the Halls with Real Wreaths
More people are decking the halls with real wreaths. Report (1:00 wma)
Fresh From Florida on the Fast Track
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson has announced that the “Fresh from Florida” program will sponsor a racing team and car during the 2007 Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series. The “Fresh from Florida” car will compete in 12 events, seven of which will be nationally televised on the Speed Channel. Get the complete racing schedule and see more pictures from the Florida …
Interamerican Ethanol Commission Launched
Florida Governor Jeb Bush has joined with representatives from Brazil’s financial and agribusiness sectors to launch the Interamerican Ethanol Commission. Florida Agriculture commissioner Charles Bronson, who was at the kickoff event in Coral Gables on Monday, says the goals of the commission to increase ethanol production and demand in the Americas fit with the goals of Florida’s farm to fuel …
AL Beef for the Holidays
Beef for the holiday’s is being promoted not only across the nation, but also in Alabama.  Report (1:00 wma)