Being the dog lovers we are around the network headquarters, I thought I’d share this commentary in particular. It’s from Southeast AgNet’s long-time commentary producer, Everett Griner. He first did this one many years ago, and I recently asked him to do it again so it would become part of these network on-line archives. By the way, in case you’re …
Cattle on Feed Down 6 percent
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their monthly Cattle on Feed Report Friday afternoon, and the numbers show six percent less cattle than this time last year.  Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS 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 …
FDOC Expects Bigger Crop To Promote This Season
Like most everybody in Florida citrus this year, FDOC sees a bigger crop ahead without any unforseen circumstances coming into play between now and the end of the harvest season. In this report, brief comments from Florida Dept of Citrus Deputy Exec Director for Research and Operations Bob Norberg. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: Find more information at …
HLB “Greening” Confirmed in Polk County FL
This just in this afternoon from Florida Dept of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry (FDACS/DPI). Report (2:00 mp3) INDUSTRY ADVISORY Citrus Greening Found in Polk County in Two Locations including the State’s Citrus Arboretum In late August, citrus greening disease (huanglongbing) was detected at the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services’ Citrus Arboretum in Winter Haven. Additional samples collected …
AL Livestock Market Report
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has this past week’s cattle market numbers from across Alabama.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 BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …
The Dangers of the Mosquito
West Nile Virus has most people aware of the mosquito.Ă‚Â Everett Griner tells us about some items that are supposed to catch and kill mosquitoes.Ă‚Â Are these items good?Ă‚Â Everett Griner tells us what tests have shown and what you really need to do when outside. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
International Precision Ag Symposium Coming To Florida
The International Symposium: “Application of Precision Agriculture for Fruits and Vegetables” is set for Orlando January 6-9, 2008. Here are a couple of documents with more details. Press Release (pdf file) Program Details (pdf file) 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 …
Lowell Teal Wins More Awards For Books In FL Setting
I’ve known author Lowell Teal since somewhere around the late 1970’s. He was very involved in Farm Bureau circles back when I was starting my career at Florida Farm Bureau. Lowell has since become a big time author, now winning awards for his Bath Pond series of books that are set in old time Florida. He got his latest award …
Bayer Expands Cottonseed Business
DuringĂ‚Â aĂ‚Â press conference held in Germany, Bayer Crop ScienceĂ‚Â discussed how their cottonseed business was continuing toĂ‚Â grow. 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 BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Bayer Expands Vegetable Seed Business
At a recent press conference, Bayer Crop Science announced that their vegetable seed business is growing. 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 BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …