Southeast Agnet was represented at the 2008 Commodity Classic in Nashville last week, along with 144 other ag media and more than 4500 total attendees. The man of the hour was new agriculture secretary Ed Schafer, who spoke at the general session and then held a press conference for the media. Main topics were the farm bill, commodity prices, agriculture …
New FL State Conservationist Knows Specialty Crops
The new state conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is coming from California where he has experience with some of the same crops. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …
Specialty Crops Outlook
Specialty crops got special notice at USDA’s 2008 Outlook Forum in Washington DC. Tom Stenzel with the United Produce Association talked about how the industry has pulled together in recent years to get recognition in farm legislation. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …
Conservation Will Suffer Under Permanent Law
The current extension of the 2002 Farm Bill expires March 15 but so far no major breakthroughs are being reported. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Arlen Lancaster says they continue to be hopeful because conservation programs will suffer a huge setback if we revert back to permanent law. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
FL Commissioner’s Report on Ag Tag
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Florida Agriculture specialty license plate. More information about the Ag Tag can be found on the Florida Ag in the Classroom web site at AgTag.org. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Schafer Testifies on Beef Recall
Last Thursday U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer testified beforeĂ‚Â a SenateĂ‚Â panel about the recentĂ‚Â recall of beef from a California plant. They wantĂ‚Â to knowĂ‚Â what USDA was doing about it and also asked about no longer allowing “downer” cattle to enter the food chain.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
Peanut Planting Date is Big Issue
Soon it will be time to start planting peanuts but the question is how soon. One extension peanut agronomistĂ‚Â comments on this issue.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Referendum Still Being Discussed In Tallahassee
In this report, some scant detail about reports that a citrus grower referendum on the box tax may still be in the works. It will be among the issues for growers and industry in this Legislative Session, which starts this Tuesday in Tallahassee. Report (2:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Are Children Drinking Enough Milk?
Who is responsible for this?Ă‚Â Everett Griner tells us, and, just what is preferred by children.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Still Debating Farm Bill Dollars
Tyron Spearman has the latest informationĂ‚Â out of Washington D.C. about what may or may not be happening with the farm bill.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …