Americans Prefer and Will Purchase Home Grown Foods

Dan Agri View

Trouble is, only a tiny percentage is able to find them.  They are out there, but there are costly problems involved.  Everett Griner tells us about this and what some of the growers are doing, especially the sugar industry.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FDOC Provides Growers with Information

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Citrus Expo The Florida Dept of Citrus (FDOC) booth at Citrus Expo this year was set up to provide growers with information.  In the first report, FDOC marketing efforts and the science behind them is explored.  In the second report, what is ‘in store’ for retail marketing of Florida citrus products for the coming year.  FDOC Provides Growers with Information  Report (2:00 mp3)  FDOC …

Citrus Expo News

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

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?

Dan General

 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 Provides …

What about China?

Dan Agri View

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 Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember …

Senate Farm Bill Timetable Concerns

Randall Weiseman General

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 Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …

Cotton Research Tour Held

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

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 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 …

Honey Board Quality Assurance Program

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

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 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 …

Leafy Greens Research

Randall Weiseman Vegetables

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 Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd …

Crop Insurance Deadline for Georgia Onions

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Vegetables

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 Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …