Citrus Makes Presence Known in State Capitol

As Legislative committees get business underway leading up to the 2007 Legislative Session, Florida citrus leaders want to be sure citrus needs are not sidelined at a time the industry needs understanding. Among those testifying before House and Senate Ag Committees in Tallahassee Wednesday, Citrus Dept Executive Director Ken Keck and Citrus Commission Chairman Steve Ryan. Both are featured in …

Citrus Talks In Tallahassee

House and Senate Agriculture Committees meeting in Tallahassee heard from state citrus leaders this week. This report Report (2:00 wma)contains comments about what was discussed with Florida Dept of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson. Also mentioned at the end of this report, a fresh new Congressional face will appear among new members of the …

The Court Battle Continues

The latest is in Mississippi.  Who is suing who and for what?  Everett Griner lets us know.  Report (1:00 wma)  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …

FDOC Goes to Tally / Wal-Mart Boasts Spike in Grapefruit Sales

In this report, Dept of Citrus and Citrus Commission Leaders go to Tallahassee this week to meet with Legislative Ag Committees. Also, Katherine Bush reports on news from Wal-Mart about a spike in sales of fresh grapefruit since the first of the year. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …

FL Couple Runners-up in Nat’l Achievement Award Competition

SALT LAKE CITY, January 9, 2007 – Steve and Andrea Johnson of Bowling Green, Fla. have been named runners-up in the American Farm Bureau Achievement Award Competition, placing them among the top five young farmers in the nation. In this report Andrea describes the long road to get to the winners circle. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

United Fresh Produce Association Interview

Maintaining food safety and consumer confidence in produce was one of the major industry issues discussed at the Southeast Regional fruit and vegetable conference. Gary Cooper interviewed Dr. Jim Gorny, Sr. VP for Food Safety and Technology, with United Fresh Produce Association about what growers can expect to see as a result in 2007. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

Senator Talks Farm Bill Issues

Southeast AgNet’s Lee McCoy discussed Farm Bill issues with Senator Johnny Isakson of Georgia at the Southeast Regional fruit and vegetable conference last weekend in Savannah. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Energy Conservation Conference

The Alabama Mountains, Rivers, and Valleys RC&D Council is hosting a conference next week in Huntsville to help producers conserve energy and save money. Energy Conservation Opportunities on the Farm will be held January 17-18 in Huntsville, Alabama. For registration information call the RC&D council in Decatur at (256) 353-6146 ext. 2, or visit the conference information website at rcdnet.org. …

AL Assistance Needed for Cattle Industry

Alabama’s cattle industry is experiencing serious problems due to the drought in 2006.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

New Ethanol Plant May Affect Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has information about a new ethanol plant being built in Georgia and some wonder how that may affect peanuts.  Report (1:10 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …