Rep. Marty Bowen Announces Run for FL Ag Commissioner

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General

In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush reports on Representative Marty Bowen’s (photo left) visit with Florida Farm Bureau members early this week as Bowen told the group she is throwing her hat in as the first candidate for the 2010 race for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. Report (0:38 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

NPB Looks at Salmonella Impact

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

The National Peanut Board recently released interesting numbers concerning the buying of peanut butter in relation to the recent salmonella problems. Tyron Spearman has a look at those figures.  Report (1:00 wma)  Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Cattle Producers Watching Corn Acreage

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Livestock

Those who are planting row crops this spring will not be the only ones interested in the prospective plantings report which USDA NASS will release March 30th.  Report (1:15 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GA Cattlemen’s Convention & Beef Expo is 2 Weeks Away

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

The combined events of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show along with the Georgia Beef Expo will take place in just two weeks.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Beef Council to Work on Producer Communications

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

The Florida Beef Council will be working hard in one specific area over the next few months.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Farm Bureau Supports Strong Citrus Research Funding

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Speaking to Southeast AgNet during Farm Bureau Day activities in Tallahassee this week, Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick says Farm Bureau supports efforts of hte citrus industry to secure strong funding for citrus research this year, even in light of the tight money situation state lawmakers are facing this year. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee Draws Large Crowd

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

Among the issues Florida farmers and ranchers are concerned about this year are Greenbelt Tax status protection, and for citrus growers, money to do critical research needed on greening and canker diseases. In this report, Florida Farm Bureau’s Assistant Director of Ag Policy Adam Basford comments on citrus research funding issues and about how farmers who can’t come to Tallahassee …

National Peanut Month

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

National Peanut Month coincides with National Nutrition Month. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

More Matters so EAT Healthy

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

To encourage Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables, the Produce for Better Health Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and USDA have unveiled a new public health initiative, Fruits & Veggies – More Matters. Also this week, a bi-partisan group of congressmen introduced the EAT Healthy America Act. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

O J in Sebring Race Winner’s Circle

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

The Twelve Hours of Sebring race has been going on in the midst of Florida citrus country for many years. In this brief report, according to a release from Florida Ag Commissioner Charlie Bronson, Orange Juice is a part of the winner’s circle celebration at the Sebring race this year. Report (:40 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …