In this report, according to news reports coming out this week, up to 1,500 producers of citrus, vegetables and nursery crops in Florida are being asked to prove they have crop insurance or refund disaster money provided following hurricanes of recent years. Also in part two of this report, Florida Citrus Production Advisory Council leader Peter McClure says while things …
Citrus Pressured for Research Success
Grower Peter McClure heads the volunteer efforts of the Citrus Production Research Advisory Council which gives input to the research community about where growers want research funds to be invested. He says growers and the industry are under pressure like never before for timely progress on citrus ‘greening’ research. Report (2:00 mp3) Pre-register for Seminars and Trade Show attendance at …
FL Has New Testing for BVD
The Florida State Veterinarian wants producersĂ‚Â to know aboutĂ‚Â a new way to test cattle for BVD.Ă‚Â Report (1:20 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 Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
AL Counties to Receive Vet Surveys
Every county in Alabama isĂ‚Â urged to fill out a survey being sent out in an effort to help with the shortage of food animal veterinarians in the state.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â 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 …
GA College Working to Enhance Ag Programs
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia willĂ‚Â be offering four-year degrees starting in January, all in an effort to enhance ag programs.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:40 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 the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …
AL Drought Meetings
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks will be visiting with Alabama farmers who have suffered damages due to the drought on Wednesday, August 8th at three stops across the state. The purpose of the meetings will be to assess drought conditions in the different growing regions of Alabama, facilitate dialogue with growers on current conditions and imminent needs, and update growers …
Reaction to House Farm Bill
Reaction from agricultural groups to the farm bill passed by the House last week has been overwhelmingly positive. From the National Cotton Council: Report (1:00 mp3) From the Georgia Cotton Commission: Report (1:00 mp3) From the specialty crop interests: Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) From Florida Farm Bureau: Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For …
NRCS Chief Hopes for More in Senate Bill
Senate Democrats are hoping to improve on the House Farm Bill passed last week. One area of concern for Senate Ag Committee Chairman Tom Harkin is conservation, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service chief Arlen Lancaster says he expects Harkin to make some changes there. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of …
American Farmers Feeding the World?
How much food does the American Farmer produce?Ă‚Â Everett Griner tells us then asks a question for us to think about before answering.Ă‚Â You might be surprised with some of the statistics Everett tells us today. Ă‚Â 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 …
Soon Sadly Saying Farewell to “Kat”
Southeast AgNet will soon have to say farewell to a young lady we all think the world of around here. Katherine Bush started at Southeast AgNet as a legislative news intern in Tallahassee in early 2006. “Kat” has been a pleasure to work with as she more recently pulled the details and logistics together for Citrus Expo 2007, likely to …