Potato Resists Heat Necrosis

Dan General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A potato variety released in 2003 appears to be almost immune to internal heat necrosis, which discolors potatoes and makes them unmarketable.  Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Income Exclusions for Cost Shares

Dan Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Department of Agriculture has announced that some state cost share payments for implementing Best Management Practices may be excluded from a producer’s adjusted gross income for 2006 federal income tax purposes. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Fatter Pork Commands Premiums

Dan Livestock, Pork

A nice lean pork tenderloin compares favorably to a skinless chicken breast in terms of nutrition and fat content.  However pork is like beef in that a little fat or marbleling adds a lot in terms of taste.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Higher Prices for Fed Cattle

Randall Weiseman Cattle

Most of the fed cattle trade took place on Friday again this week with higher prices found in most cases.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

CBR Research in Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Peanut researchers are looking at ways to stop two root problems with one of course being CBR.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

FL AgNet Week In Review March 2, 2007

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Podcast, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

In this week’s pod cast, Florida cattlemen focus on the Greenbelt issue, a continuing resolution may effect the NRCS, the Florida Strawberry Festival kicked off this week, Florida grapefruit sales are up, Florida hosts the Commodity Classic, and Everett Griner hosts the Agriview. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …

Eight Recipients of the Renewable Energy Technologies Grant

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

Florida’s Lt. Governor, Jeff Kottkamp, along with FL Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson, and FL DEP Secretary Michael Sole, awarded eight recipients with the Renewable Energy Technologies Grant last week. Recipients included Citrus Energy LLC for their work with citrus waste to produce ethanol. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

AL Junior Livestock Expo is Coming

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

It’s that time of year again for the Alabama Junior Livestock Expo at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery.  Report (1:20 wma) For a complete schedule of events, Click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AL Fish Pond Management

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Maintenance of ponds is very important, especially at this time of the year. Information about what to do is available through the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

GA Cattlemen Tracking Legislation

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

While the Georgia Legislature continues to meet, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association has been tracking certain issues that affect producers across the state.  Report (1:00 wma)    Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …