USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is playing a vital role in developing plants that could be used as future energy sources through the Plant Materials Program, according to Florida state conservationist Niles Glasgow. Find out more about the NRCS Plant Materials Program. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …
AL NRCS Small Farmer Initiative
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has implemented an outreach effort called the Small Farmer Initiative Program. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Don’t Give Up Peanut Butter!
Everett Griner looks at the recent recall and what consumers might be able to do about checking their brands. Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …
Dry Lake Okeechobee
Low water levels in Lake Okeechobee and continued dry weather is getting national media coverage, with no relief in sight. Water levels in Lake Okeechobee are expected to drop below the record of just under nine feet on Thursday, according to the South Florida Water Management district, making this the worst drought on record. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
FL Ag Hall of Famers Sought
Nominations are now being accepted for candidates to the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2008. The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1, 2007. The nominees, chosen by an independent panel of judges, will be announced later this year. The induction ceremony will take place during the 30th annual Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame banquet and awards ceremony at …
Working on Disaster Aid
USDA’s Farm Service Agency is getting ready to implement the $3 billion disaster assistance legislation just signed that provides aid for producers affected by natural disasters in 2005, 2006 and early 2007, which includes hurricane and drought here in the southeast. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Citrus Expo Pre-Registration Opens June 1, 2007
On-Line Pre-registration for the 2007 Citrus Expo opens Friday June 1st. All attendees who pre-register before August 15 will be entered into an exclusive door prize drawing at the Expo. You can pre-register online by going to www.southeastagnet.com and choosing the Citrus Expo link, then choosing the Pre-Registration icon. Other ways to pre-register include calling the Citrus Expo office at …
FDOC Works on New TV Ads for Florida Orange Juice
In this Florida Department of Citrus Feature, Andrew Meadows talks explains the intense process the department goes through when creating new ads to promote Florida orange juice. Report (1:28 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …
FDOC Meets with Growers on Tax Proposals/ Researchers Encourage Growers to Remain Focused
First in this report Andrew Meadows, FDOC, talks about the process of approving the box tax proposals. At this point grower organizations are meeting to decide what their recommendations will be to the Florida Citrus Commission. Then, in this weeks Ask the Citrus Expert Dr. Harold Browning, UF-CREC, encourages growers to stay engaged in the citrus industry, and continue to …
GA Ag Commissioner Seeking Drought Help
Because of the problems the drought is having on livestock producers, Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner has sent a letter to the state’s Senators in Washington. Â Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …