Farm Bill Will Depend on Budget

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Whether or not specialty crops will get more attention in the new Farm Bill will largely be determined by the budget, according to Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association lobbyist Bob Redding who spoke at the recent Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

Monsanto Supports Cotton Industry

Randall Weiseman Cotton

At the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Monsanto announced several initiatives for cotton producers in 2007, including a million dollars for industry strategic planning. Southeast Agnet’s Randall Weiseman talked about that with Monsanto Cotton Business director Kevin Eblen. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

Good Year for Florida NRCS

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Florida State Conservationist Niles Glasgow says 2006 was a very good year for conservation efforts in the state, especially since a break in the weather allowed them to catch up on hurricane recovery efforts. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

FL Legislative Issues for Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Florida cattlemen are preparing for the upcoming legislative session discussing topics of importance to them. Sam Ard takes a look at a couple of those issues. Report (1:15 wma) 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 …

Talking Beef with South Korea

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

The U.S. and South Korea met this past week for free trade agreement talks, and beef was one issue of concern.  Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

Tampa Ethanol Plant May Offer Growers Crop Alternatives

Gary Cooper Citrus, Energy, Florida

One of the speakers at this week’s citrus seminars in Ft Pierce is Bradley Krohn of United States Envirofuels in Tampa. He will be discussing the potential of energy crops for Florida farmers and citrus growers looking into crop alternatives for barren agricultural acreage. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

Ethanol Plant To Be Discussed at Citrus Seminars

Gary Cooper Citrus, Energy, Florida, General

Florida is the nation’s number three state in fuel consumption according to Bradley Krohn of United States Envirofuels in Tampa, who says energy crops may offer Florida farmers some attractive alternatives for crop diversification. Krohn explains more about the potential in this report. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

“Best Life Diet” Author Bob Greene: “I Love Grapefruit!”

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

The new “Best Life Diet” book just out by Oprah Winfrey’s personal health advisor Bob Greene has quickly risen to the New York Times Best Sellers list since its launch a couple weeks ago. This past Saturday Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper sat down with Greene, now in the midst of a nationwide book promotions tour, at a book signing in …

How Well Did the Raid Work in December?

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner reviews why the raid took place and the reasons behind it. Report (1:00 wma) 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 Provides Significant …

Antioxidants and Cardiovascular Health

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

USDA research is studying how the antioxidant properties in strawberries might affect inflammatory cardiovascular diseases in obese people. Report (:45 wma) 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 …