Savannah Hosts S E Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference

Gary Cooper reports on the activities during the annual Southeastern Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference held this past weekend. Also in this report, information on another citrus “greening” identification training class to be held in Sebring January 10, where two CEU credits will be offered for attending growers. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

AFBF Meeting to Set 2007 Policies

Farmers and ranchers from around the country will be deciding the marching orders for the nation’s largest general farm organization next week at the 88th annual American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Salt Lake City. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

Woman of the Year in Florida Ag

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that Iris Pollock Wall of Indiantown has been selected to receive the “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award for 2006. “Iris Wall is a lifelong cattlewoman and rancher and a talented businesswoman,” Bronson said. “She is a living representative of the history of agriculture in our state. She spent her youth …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about tthe Department’s Division of Forestry using biodiesel fuel in some of its heavy equipment and maintenance vehicles. More information can be found at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2006/10112006.html Information about Commissioner Bronson’s Farm-to-Fuel initiative can be founds at: http://www.florida-agriculture.com/farmtofuel.htm Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …

Citrus Updates from Around the World, Nation, and State

In today’s report, guava trees may be the answer to a cure for greening, cost is not the number one reason for skipping on fruits and vegetables, and an important meeting date for Florida citrus growers. Report (1:47 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

FL AgNet Week in Review

Southeast AgNet is proud to announce our first ever AgNet Podcast! Every week you can here the top stories of Florida agriculture which we have reported on. This week tune in for reports covering new varieties in citrus, new promotions of Florida strawberries, a report on the Florida Farm Bureau, the latest news in the cattle industry. Report (9:17 wma) …

Do You Have a New Channel on Your TV?

Everett Griner tells us of a new channel he found and what subjects the channel discusses.  These might be advantageous to the American Farmer.  Report (1:00 wma)     Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Comments Wanted on Peanut Program

Input is wanted on the peanut program. Tyron Spearman has information on how you can participate.  Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida 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 …

Updating Peanut Numbers

Tyron Spearman has a run down of various numbers for those in the peanut industry.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida 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 …

Cutting Out Trans Fats

The move toward zero trans fats is in full swing around this land of ours. Kelly Brintle with Ventura Foods, which markets soybean oil based products to restaurants like KFC and Wendy’s and food service operators like hospitals and schools, says the trend is changing an entire industry. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …