The Florida Citrus Commission met this week in Lakeland and one of the key issues discussed was working on funding from the state. Chairman Steve Ryan says that it is important for the state to help the Department of Citrus while they work to fight diseases such as canker and greening. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Looking for Peanut Program Funding
Where’s the funding for peanut programs? That’s a question Tyron Spearman takes a look at. Â Report (1:0 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
Ethanol Promotion Goes Multi-National
The two largest ethanol producing countries, the US and Brazil, have joined together to promote ethanol in the Americas. The new Interamerican Ethanol Commission also honored the ethanol industry and the Indy Car Series for efforts to promote ethanol by using 100 percent ethanol in race cars. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Plant Virus Could Become Insecticide
A plant-destroying virus farmers call one of their worst enemies may soon be an ally in the fight against crop pests and mosquitoes, say University of Florida researchers. Read more here. 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 …
Make Plans For Beltwide
Georgia Cotton Commission executive director Richey Seaton urges growers to attend the annual Beltwide Cotton Conferences coming up next month. Registration for Beltwide is available online. 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 …
Conservation Innovation Grants Available
USDA-NRCS is requesting proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). The CIG program is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. More information can be found on the NRCS website. 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 …
Herd Health Program Has Other Benefits
A program through Pfizer Animal Health is helping cattle producers with herd health, but has other benefits too.  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, 2026
The Wild Growth of Renewable Fuels Will Be Dependent on Farmers
Jobs, jobs and more jobs. Renewable is going to do a lot more than lessen our dependency on foreign oil.  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 …
Grapefruit & Drug Interactions Still Misunderstood
An update meeting about the grapefruit and prescription drug interaction issue was held at Florida Dept of Citrus headquarters today. Citrus Industry Magazine Editor Ernie Neff was on hand for Southeast AgNet and provides this report following the meeting. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Deck the Halls with Real Wreaths
More people are decking the halls with real wreaths. 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, 2026