If you’ve been looking for Citrus Expo updates this week, sorry about the time lag. Fact is, we’ve had little time to post the news. A record breaking crowd of more than 1750 people were on Expo grounds the first day, with day two attracting about 1,100, including growers, speakers and 150 exhibitors. It’s been busy. Broadcasts from Expo earlier this week, …
Considering Planting Wheat and Soybeans?
 Two crops which used to be grown on a wide basis in the Southeast are being seriously looked at again by some. David Wright, University of Florida Agronomist, talks with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about this and makes a suggestion to the growers about what they need to do now if considering this.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
What about China?
There is a lot of stuff exported to China from America, but America imports a lot of stuff from China…a lot more. Everett Griner looks at this and discusses food products especially imported from China. Is anything being done about inspection of these food products?  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture …
Senate Farm Bill Timetable Concerns
Congress is back September 4th and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Tom Harkin says he hopes to spend the month working on a new farm bill but there are concerns about getting a bill on the floor. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Cotton Research Tour Held
The 2007 Georgia Cotton Research Tour was held this week in Tifton. Randall Weiseman was there and talked with Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton. Report(1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …
Honey Board Quality Assurance Program
The Honey Industry is working to ensure the quality and safety of honey products with a new Voluntary Quality Assurance program. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …
Leafy Greens Research
USDA is intensifying its research on the safety of fresh produce. Officials have announced that almost $5.5 million has been approved to support collaborative research to identify risk factors and preventive measures for E. coli contamination in fresh produce in California. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR …
Crop Insurance Deadline for Georgia Onions
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds farmers of the August 31, 2007, sales closing date for crop insurance. This sales closing date is applicable to onions in Georgia. Find agents here. Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …
Rural Renewable Energy Loans
USDA has awarded $97 million in guaranteed loans to help businesses in Georgia, Illinois and North Carolina create jobs and develop renewable energy systems. Read USDA release here. Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …
July Egg Production
The latest report on egg production from USDA’s Agricultural Statistics service shows July egg production in Georgia was down one percent from a year ago and hatch of egg-type chicks was down one percent. Report (:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …